despite
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But despite the generation drop, coal power capacity -- plants that came online or were commissioned -- jumped 3.5 percent last year.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Both are believed to have drunk water from a burn near Conic Hill and became ill despite using portable water filters.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Shares of Cerebras fell in their second trading day, but have remained higher than the initial offering price, despite wavering analyst confidence that the startup has a place in the AI ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The 68-year-old and Singh, 38, plan to stay in India despite her diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
It was a whole day’s travel and they arrived exhausted, the parents trying to console their children despite the dread in their own hearts.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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