despite
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Questions were being asked about Knight, too, despite Edwards shutting down those concerns, but with such statement performances from both batters, opener Sophia Dunkley is now in the spotlight.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Tuesday's vote came after the lower house last week backed repealing outdated slavery legislation that was never annulled despite the practice being abolished in 1848.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite edged into positive territory by the closing bell despite a sharp selloff on software stocks following significant gains the previous day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He was promoted to England's number one spinner despite not being the first choice at Somerset and has taken 68 wickets in his 19 Tests.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I’d gone only a few steps when I noticed something gray shoved into one of the well-manicured hedges, and despite my preoccupation I paused to grab it.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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