despite

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During the qualifying round, South Africa won its group by finishing ahead of Nigeria and advanced despite starting the campaign with a loss due to an ineligible player used in a match against Lesotho.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The drop came despite news that Apple will use Nvidia’s graphics-processing units for at least part of its artificial-intelligence revamp, which the iPhone maker announced on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And he almost battled Raman to a draw despite her years of getting elected in this city.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I giggle despite my nerves, remembering my first impression of Aunt Melissa’s home in South of Somewhere.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller