despite
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But he wins it despite not lifting either of football's biggest prizes last season, having lost in both the World Cup and Champions League semi-finals.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week despite firmer inflation readings for September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Despite his closeness to the Bolsonaros, Trump has also shown an uncanny fondness for Lula, saying that despite turbulent trade relations, he and the veteran leftist, both 80, have "excellent chemistry."
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Others ignore sound advice, distrust it or never seek it, making less successful choices despite knowing the risks.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
But despite all that, all I could manage to do was stand there, reeling at what this meant.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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