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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /


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Despite raising more than $185 billion since its founding in 2015, the company isn’t close to profitability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite the recent slowdown, Chipotle remains one of the strongest brands in restaurants, catering to a younger, higher-income customer base seeking healthier, protein-heavy meals.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite not featuring for England since October, and only returning from a four-month injury in April, midfielder Ella Toone was given the nod over Lucia Kendall and Laura Blindkilde Brown.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the focus on tech companies at the top of the portfolio, Cho emphasized that the approach of both funds is to be “core” portfolios balanced between growth and value stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite their differences, the two fit perfectly together.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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