despite
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The results, driven by both businesses and consumers, add to evidence that the U.S. economy remains on a solid footing despite tariffs and high energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Economic data on Thursday underscored that the U.S. economy keeps powering along — despite higher borrowing costs — in no small part because of the artificial-intelligence spending boom.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Video footage from Victoria Road resident Mark Needs has shown a number of lorries and other vehicles getting into difficulty over the years, despite warning signs alerting drivers to its presence.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Control of rail traffic was transferred to the Madrid control centre, which authorised the Renfe train to resume its journey despite the signalling failure.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
I swallowed down what I wanted to say and raised an eyebrow at him, curious despite myself.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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