despite
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A spokesperson for the landowner said they had stopped construction and wished to comply with the council notice, despite the authority receiving reports alleging work had continued beyond the deadline.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The Metropolitan Police said that an investigation was opened, but "despite initial enquiries, officers were unable to progress the investigation due to limited information".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Musk’s team and Zilis have insisted that Zilis acted independently, despite working for Musk’s companies Tesla and Neuralink, and having children with the entrepreneur during her time on the OpenAI board.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
As the incumbent mayor, Bass had to weather blows from her challengers while trying to sell voters on her fitness for another term, despite a disastrous 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Even the cabbages, radishes, and long green beans laid out on the vegetable carts were dusty, despite the sellers swiping them with cloths at regular intervals.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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