despite
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An Epping council spokesperson said they did not know "in advance that this was going to happen" despite "ongoing engagement" with the government.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He also worries about the California state government more than his SATs, college enrollment or his future in tennis matches, despite Harvard-Westlake winning the 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys tennis championship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Luria noted that despite declining gross margins, Oracle managed to improve its adjusted operating margin to 44.8% from 44.2% for the same period last year, even while accelerating its cloud computing growth.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The fact that “Scary Movie” will almost certainly get a sequel, despite the abysmal reactions, is a great thing.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
I end up finishing the book—the whole book, despite how long it is—on Saturday night.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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