despite
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Caruso didn’t run for the 2026 race, despite many expecting him to challenge Bass again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
She told the BBC that her sister had "loved the water so much" despite knowing there was an "elevated shark presence in East London".
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Experts warned that despite Carney's message of unity, there may be trouble ahead.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
What I’d rather write about is what people are doing to keep living their best lives despite rising prices.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
But despite the hardship, she’s dutifully behind me.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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