despite
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So one could argue that Ultra Clean’s stock is not expensive, despite the run-up.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The latest alert shows that Western officials don’t believe the threat has subsided despite efforts to bring the issue to light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
On a 75-mile cliff-hugging stretch of highway in California, traffic is way up, despite soaring gas prices.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
This comes despite opposition from residents living near the Beddington site, who have previously told the BBC they are concerned about pollution and increased traffic.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Despite everything that had gone on, despite the magic shop and all its strangeness, in his heart he had never really believed that what was inside the egg was anything more exotic than a lizard.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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