despite
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But, despite being under new ownership, the third-tier side boast neither the ground nor local population to awaken that historic status any time soon.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 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
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
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
As it turned out, despite what Papa had said earlier, we didn’t talk about Hannie being brought home by two policemen.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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