despite
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Just last week, Joey Porter Jr. told reporters he “definitely” would play for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season despite a contract standoff and a lingering back issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Kyiv's bridges had not been hit before Thursday's strikes - and despite a dramatic explosion close to a main support section, city authorities said preliminary checks "did not find any critical damage to the structure".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Their rotation led the major leagues with a 3.30 ERA, despite Fried, longtime ace Gerrit Cole and star lefty Carlos Rodón all missing time with injuries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Scientists reached these conclusions despite a large amount of existing information about Australian stick insects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
His voice was gruff, despite his quivering knees.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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