despite
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Iranian business activity and banking continues openly despite warnings by the U.S. and an announced end to ties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Though Uganda is governed by an elected president, it has several traditional kingdoms which continue to have significant cultural influence despite not having political power.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The yen has been sliding despite previous interventions and comments by Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama that Japan was ready to act, remarks aimed at deterring investors from betting on the currency sliding further.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The U.S has more than 3,000 operating data centers, and despite growing opposition to such facilities, more than 1,500 new data centers are in various stages of development.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Because despite everything Mom said, I still miss it.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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