despite
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Day added that "despite a substantial increase in demand for imaging services", partnering with a third-party provider had contributed to a decline in waiting times for scans and results since April.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
The other two have climbed despite bad news.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Conflict is ever-present in Morrison, who chooses to climb Everest despite its perils.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Among the protestors on Sunday was 46-year-old Nandita, who said she had been struck off the electoral list despite being a voter since she was 18 years old.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 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
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