despite
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“Disciplined cost management and strong contract execution have supported profitability despite revenue declines,” noted Louie DiPalma, an analyst at William Blair, in a research note Friday.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Last year, Defence Secretary John Healey said there was "no threat" to the future of the team despite the current March 2030 retirement date for the fleet.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Busch, who tragically died at 41 on Thursday from an undetermined illness, turned in a valiant effort in 2014, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 despite having limited experience in IndyCar.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Abrego Garcia was deported last year to El Salvador despite a court order, then returned to the U.S. to face human-smuggling charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Gingersnipes crossed her arms, looking resolute in her verdict that the two of them had, despite all odds, bonded over the past two days.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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