despite
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"We still know very little about beluga whales, despite their immense popularity," said Dr. Greg O'Corry-Crowe of Florida Atlantic University, lead author of the paper in Frontiers in Marine Science.
From Science Daily • 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
It said staff worked hard to provide kind and respectful care, despite dealing with increasingly complex patients.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
SpaceX is set for a $1.8 trillion Nasdaq debut next week, valued at 95 times its $19 billion revenue despite a $5 billion loss.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
That despite my best efforts, they’ll remain broken, dead, forever out of my reach, just like this hopeless plant.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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