despite
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Sachi, 68, a ramen shop owner in western Japan's Okayama region, has been holding off on raising prices despite snowballing costs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Pahlavi taking receipt of the prize was not welcomed by all, despite the visible support he enjoyed on the streets of Frankfurt.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
They are one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, ranking 29th despite outrebounding the Trail Blazers by three.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
However, by full-time, the tables had turned with Sonia Bompastor's side forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw against Everton, despite dominating at Stamford Bridge.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
I jumped in surprise, my brain not fully awake yet despite the shower I’d just taken.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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