despite
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Richards was included on the roster confirmed by the Athletic despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle in Crystal Palace’s penultimate Premier League match with Brentford last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Another local, Lisa, who was going rowing, said despite the cost she would still buy one after her session.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Nigerian businesses have expressed concerns that high production costs, inadequate infrastructure and logistics bottlenecks remain major challenges, despite the increased competitiveness of their products in China.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Middleton gave himself $2.5 million that cycle, despite having little in the way of primary opposition and no Democratic challenger.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
The days at the mountain quickly developed their own rhythm, despite the ever-changing schedule that always put Elliot in a foul mood.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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