despite
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Gloria Terranova, a 59-year-old coffee plantation worker, said she held out hope that Cepeda might still win the presidency despite finishing second in the first round.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
A recent analysis suggests remote work may be leaving younger workers on the sidelines, despite many firms and economists citing artificial intelligence as the main culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
They misunderstood the nature of a regime that has survived for almost half a century despite severe tests imposed by war, sanctions and isolation.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is up 17% in the past month, despite being down 4% for 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
And he was not smiling now either, despite all the applause.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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