despite
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Down to their third-choice quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens have completed a trade for Jacoby Brissett from Arizona but despite speculation over Derrick Henry, the Ravens reportedly have no intention of trading the veteran running back.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Corporate technology leaders say they are pushing ahead with AI plans despite potential regulation under Democratic control of Congress and states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Years that are warmer overall tend to be followed by fewer nymphal ticks than usual, despite the ability of individual ticks to withstand short periods of extreme heat.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Everett, who turned 60 on Nov. 1, still has the tall, angular build of a quarter-miler despite having put on a few pounds since his last race nearly 30 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
The cat shone as bright as a streetlamp, despite its dusty paws.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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