despite
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SharkNinja shares were falling late Wednesday morning, despite reporting strong first-quarter results and raising guidance.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Shares rallied, as the deal with a major AI player boosted sentiment around Snap, which has struggled with profitability despite the platform’s popularity with younger users.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Consumers have been holding up surprisingly well despite extra costs during the Iran war, “but the scaffolding is showing cracks,” according to Bob Schwartz, senior economist at Oxford Economics.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
A billionaire buying a fashion magazine is akin to a plane hurtling toward the ground, only for a passenger to confidently take the controls, despite having zero flying experience.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Aunt Kitty glanced over my shoulder, and I suddenly became aware of how far my voice must have traveled despite my speaking through a clenched jaw.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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