despite
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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
Her early symptoms began in 2008 during her Taking Chances World Tour, when she experienced difficulty controlling her voice despite doctors saying her vocal cords appeared normal, she shared with Vogue in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
That’s not the case, despite AI’s use becoming widespread on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Scottish writer would certainly have been surprised to see David Oyelowo playing Long John Silver, which is one of the six-part series’ better innovations, despite Mr. Oyelowo chewing the scenery like hardtack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Gingersnipes crossed her arms, looking resolute in her verdict that the two of them had, despite all odds, bonded over the past two days.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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