despite
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Trade appears to have remained resilient despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, which seem to have been partly offset by rising demand for electronic components related to investment in AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But despite the heady stock jumps and widespread markets FOMO, investors are a lot more discerning than they seem.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
No portfolio manager picking the winners from AI’s advances across the economy gets attention quite like Aschenbrenner, despite the fact that he eschews public appearances and rarely posts on X.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Civil Contract's success came despite Pashinyan's domestic support falling from 54% in 2021 to around 30% today, according to polls.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The days at the mountain quickly developed their own rhythm, despite the ever-changing schedule that always put Elliot in a foul mood.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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