despite
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The latter is baked into the law as a discretionary grant that is, despite USCIS’s description of it as an “extraordinary relief,” closer to the norm.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
But the Dutch court imposed the same sentence of 47 months on the trio, despite the plea agreements, local media report.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Take construction: Hiring for these blue-collar trades jobs has risen in the past year despite a slumping housing market — something that almost never happens.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Strategy’s sale of 32 Bitcoins, valued at $2.5 million, spooked investors despite its small size relative to total holdings.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
With all my heart, despite what she had told me, I wished I was on the sled racing for Nome.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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