despite
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He's been extremely positive when he's spoken to the media recently, despite Arsenal's poor form.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
They were good enough to survive despite committing 20 turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
That’s how it stayed for the next three innings, as Sheehan got out of the third and fourth unscathed, despite the Rockies putting runners in scoring position in both the third and fourth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, a conflict-resolution organization, said the backlash also reflected Trump’s declaration that the American blockade would continue despite Iran’s opening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Rowan, no longer weighed down by the pack on his back, found he was able to keep up quite easily, despite his bruises.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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