despite
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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
Its quarterly revenue, by contrast, jumped 8.6 percent year-on-year to 13.4 trillion yen, thanks to an increase in unit sales in Japan and Europe and stabilisation in North America, despite tariffs imposed by Washington.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Operating profit climbed 34% thanks to a weaker yen and cost reduction despite disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
But despite being on the run in Dubai, Patel was able to bring a case to the Court of Appeal in London, to argue the sum was excessive.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Mard hugged me when she saw me, which was comforting despite the smell.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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