despite
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Saka, though, had been left out of the semi-final defeat by Argentina, despite starting the last-16 win over Mexico and the quarter-final win over Norway.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Hudson said the carrier managed to produce a "strong" result despite disruption from the Middle East conflict and high fuel prices, allowing it to invest in renewing its fleet.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Banks large and small have started to warm up to the idea of their own stablecoins, despite early doubts from some executives that there will be much demand for them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
But despite that lack of résumé, Graham triumphed on Tuesday.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Rhys puts his arm around me, pulling me close, but despite being outside, the air around us feels thick and tight, almost claustrophobic.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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