despite
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Shares in Contemporary Amperex Technology rallied on Thursday after the Chinese battery maker reported better-than-expected earnings, signaling solid demand despite soft electric-vehicle sales.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Together they form solidarity, despite social, racial and political strains plaguing both sides of the border.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
This was despite the airline having secured more than three-quarters of its jet fuel at a fixed price before costs rose due to the current conflict - a process known as hedging.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
She slows to a stop, and despite the confusion, her spirits lift.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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