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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /


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Iran has also shown in weeks of skirmishes that it has more than enough missiles to stay in the fight despite U.S. and Israeli efforts to degrade those capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It is understood the curfew was still in place despite the first Test being over, and the investigation relates to more than a breach of the curfew.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The project's demise comes despite both Merz and Macron insisting publicly they were determined for it to succeed.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Sir Idris, who has previously said that he was "never in the race" to play the famous spy despite years of rumours, told GQ that he was nevertheless flattered by the suggestion.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And he was not smiling now either, despite all the applause.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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