despite
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Analysts said the resilience of equities despite geopolitical uncertainty demonstrated how dominant the AI-driven investment cycle remained.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The result underscores how countries like Korea—home to top memory-chip makers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix—continue to benefit from the AI build-out despite persistent geopolitical headwinds, including the Middle East crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The Dodgers ended their homestand with a 5-1 record despite their six-game winning streak ending the night before.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
From almost 40,000 women aged 14 to 35 who had heart checks, 175 were found to have undiagnosed issues, despite appearing fit and healthy, with 94 at high risk of sudden cardiac death.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
I knew almost nothing about them despite having spent several days and nights in their midst.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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