despite
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Revenue grew 8.6% to ¥13.437 trillion despite lower vehicle sales volume.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Researchers argued that because Guinea-Bissau does not currently offer routine hepatitis B vaccinations at birth, despite WHO recommendations, they have a unique opportunity to study its effects before such vaccines are introduced in 2028.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
But despite impressing the likes of Stallone himself, for Ippolito -- who played a young Al Pacino in "The Offer," a mini-series chronicling the making of "The Godfather" -- the pressure was on.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
The logistics group said it would invest in growth efforts as global trade continues to expand, despite geopolitical uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Learn to maintain an air of total control despite the circumstances swirling around you.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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