despite
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Up front, there is no McBurnie despite his terrific season with Hull City.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Allocations to this asset class were generally below 5% of the insurers’ total assets in 2025 despite rising over the past few years as they looked to boost yields and portfolio diversity, Fitch says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Pratt’s candidacy comes as many voters have grown frustrated over the lack of progress in cleaning up the streets despite billions of their dollars being spent to get people into shelters and permanent housing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Still many who follow the industry expect little change in an industry they describe as largely driven by profit, despite its claims of a greater concern for the public’s well-being.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
But the boy knew that, despite his age, his Togbe’s mind had never been like that.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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