despite
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The Port of Los Angeles recorded its second busiest April on record, despite the war in Iran, a related rise in shipping fuel costs and continued trade uncertainty.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
"For many students, the problem was not knowing what the question was actually asking or which method was intended, despite understanding the mathematical content itself," he added.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Over the last 12 months, the stock has more than tripled, despite the company still being far away from being profitable.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Gold miner Barrick Mining posted strong results despite the tumult.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The room had a cavernous feeling despite the windows behind the desk—which was well-ordered with a blotter, a lamp, a telephone, and a wire basket of papers weighed down by a pair of scissors.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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