despite
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He rarely takes shelter, despite knowing the facility is a major target.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
“Kei” cars, the minuscule trucks, vans and sports cars native to Japan, are popping up across the U.S. despite carmakers not making or selling them here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Bancroft is also staying silent for now despite previously suggesting the bowlers knew.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Jenkins says the Italy shoot “was the hardest thing any of us had done” but despite the challenging work there, Roumie found something in his portrayal that surprised him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
I swallowed down what I wanted to say and raised an eyebrow at him, curious despite myself.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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