despite
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In their recently published 2024-25 accounts, Chelsea reported a Premier League‑record £262m pre‑tax loss despite bringing in £490.9m in revenue - the club's second highest ever.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“The ‘teflon market’ has proved resilient despite lingering concerns, driven by strong corporate profits,” Lerner said.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Ebitda per metric ton rose by 20% on a 15% increase in price, despite a 22% cost increase, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
"Yet there is still no sign that methane emissions from fossil fuel operations are falling, despite well-known and proven mitigation pathways," according to the IEA's Global Methane Tracker 2026.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
I glance at the clock as I choke back a sob of relief, happiness, and gratitude that despite the odds stacked against me I’d still managed to pull it off.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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