despite
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During the qualifying round, South Africa won its group by finishing ahead of Nigeria and advanced despite starting the campaign with a loss due to an ineligible player used in a match against Lesotho.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Satellite imagery seen by the BBC show that construction has continued at the airbase despite the court halting it.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The won has depreciated almost 6% against the dollar this year, despite similar yields BX:AMBMKKR-10Y, lower inflation, a huge current account surplus and record exports.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
That’s despite the carnage having been mostly in one industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He would not be able to save a single one, he knew, despite his manic efforts.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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