despite
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England was so enamored that it picked Kansas City despite not playing a group-stage game there and having to train at the facility of the local MLS team’s youth squad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, despite Anthropic's ongoing lawsuit against the US Department of Defense over its refusal to accept government use of its AI tools, US government agencies have been testing Mythos too.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Microsoft shares fell despite its 27% OpenAI stake, as AI disruption fears have dropped its stock 13% in 12 months.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Rowan, no longer weighed down by the pack on his back, found he was able to keep up quite easily, despite his bruises.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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