despite
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Regulators may soon lift restrictions on making the compounds despite scant evidence of their safety or efficacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
But despite the bevy of prominent candidates running to lead the nation’s most populous state and the world’s fourth-largest economy, this year’s governor’s race has long lacked a clear front-runner well known by the electorate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels "100%" support from the club's ownership despite a run of four league defeats without a goal.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Investors maintain optimism despite U.S.-Iran peace talks and the Strait of Hormuz closure.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
And despite my attempts, I haven’t been able to sneak in another call to Olivia McQuatters.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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