despite
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The Fool in “King Lear” is tricky because he speaks “at a slant to the world,” in a style that, despite bubbling with nonsense, follows its own strange logic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Ryder Cup organisers have defended ticket prices for next year's centenary event in Ireland despite a significant increase from the last European edition in Rome.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
This is despite the company recently reporting strong financials.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The U.S. and Iran no longer plan to meet for peace talks in Pakistan on Wednesday, but Tehran can boast at least a small win despite the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Still, Jonathan thought, it was weird, and he walked faster despite the heat.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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