despite
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That’s how it stayed for the next three innings, as Sheehan got out of the third and fourth unscathed, despite the Rockies putting runners in scoring position in both the third and fourth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
He's getting the blame: his original judgment that he could clear Mandelson for take-off to DC despite the vetting agency's concerns will take a hammering.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, despite over $900 billion in assets, is facing cash constraints and scaling back ambitious projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
New York City’s revenue has grown substantially year after year despite high taxes, yet it remains volatile.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
The cat shone as bright as a streetlamp, despite its dusty paws.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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