despite
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"The lawyer's credibility is in tatters -- but there are cases where lawyers still win, despite the hallucinations, because they were right on the merits," he explained.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
She is shooting 47.4% from the field and taking 1.6 shots from three-point range per game despite playing just 7.4 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Dodgers manager still might pick Shohei Ohtani to start the All-Star Game for the National League despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s sustained brilliance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
U.S. stocks ended the week higher, despite a pullback in certain highflying areas of tech after a blistering rally.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026
Rhys puts his arm around me, pulling me close, but despite being outside, the air around us feels thick and tight, almost claustrophobic.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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