despite
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She said despite removing certain keywords in settings on her Facebook and Instagram accounts, the bombardment of content continued for months after her miscarriages.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The Sparks were always just out of reach in their 79-69 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night, despite Rae Burrell’s career-high 22 points and a late comeback bid.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
But the document shows how despite raising the concerns, executives argued shutting the system down would simply lead to "a significant number of new illegal connections" being installed elsewhere.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Tuesday's vote came after the lower house last week backed repealing outdated slavery legislation that was never annulled despite the practice being abolished in 1848.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
I must have drifted off despite the rasping noises around me, because Baby Joe was suddenly pulling at my hand.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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