despite
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The change comes despite a sharp backlash from students.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Hearing loss and diabetes, despite being more common in men, were also tied to lower cognitive scores in women.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Nevertheless, despite sporadic outbursts of violence, the two countries have continued to take part in diplomatic exchanges, mediated by Pakistan, aimed at bringing a formal end to the war.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The retailer won another lawsuit in Indiana in March, where the plaintiff claimed he was sent promotional messaging, despite being on the national do-not-contact list.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Mard hugged me when she saw me, which was comforting despite the smell.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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