despite
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Machchhar "showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others" despite being seriously injured.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Paramount financing will be a closely watched barometer of dealmaking appetite despite rising borrowing costs in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Pershing Square Inc. shares have rallied despite weak fund performance, leaving Bill Ackman’s management company with a lofty valuation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
So it is not especially surprising that many of them would choose to play football despite the risks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
I end up finishing the book—the whole book, despite how long it is—on Saturday night.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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