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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /


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Yet despite this bias, most individuals can maintain high accuracy and stable performance even when confronted with long lists of conflicting words and colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Talks toward a diplomatic end to the war haven’t made progress despite weeks of comments by Trump that a deal is close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Langston said despite the loss the cubs' mother, Tipah, has proven herself to be an "exceptional parent" throughout their development.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

During the Qatar 2022 World Cup, despite their team not playing, China accounted for half of all viewing on digital and social platforms, according to FIFA.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They’d been working for only half an hour, but despite this, he found that his stamina was not what it used to be.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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