despite
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It generated less than $120 million worldwide despite a production budget of about $170 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Yields have kept climbing despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprise announcement in August of a series of increased buybacks of long-dated Treasurys through early November, which was aimed at calming the market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
At other times, she regrets upsetting their relationship, confirming her servile status despite the fact that she is responsible for Elisabet’s care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
But despite moving to Sandringham, Mountbatten-Windsor's lease on Royal Lodge had remained until October - and as that officially ends, the Crown Estate is revealing the terms on which it concluded.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Your environment has a lot to do with who you are. So does luck! But it’s amazing what a strong influence DNA has despite other factors.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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