despite
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Conflict is ever-present in Morrison, who chooses to climb Everest despite its perils.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Peter V'landys - chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission, the NRL's parent body - remains keen to do a deal despite a struggle to reach agreement.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
At a polling station in Sofia, 64-year-old teacher Krassimira Kostova said she voted despite dissatisfaction with both candidates.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
“If policies like this are still popular now—maybe with slightly different wording—what does it say about us as Americans? What does it say about people that come here despite that?” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Took another deep breath despite the smell and blew it out again.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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