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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /


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Just look at customer-relationship management giant Salesforce or cybersecurity company Zscaler, both of which delivered underwhelming figures despite making multiple AI-related acquisitions in the hope of riding the trend.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Wall Street that U.S. and Canadian businesses still need each other, despite his efforts to reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Baccalaureate exams - the French equivalent of A-levels - will continue during the heatwaves, despite some schools having to shut their doors due to inhospitable temperatures inside.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He was eventually released in February, despite not complying with the federal judge’s order to fully cooperate with the receiver appointed to track down his assets to satisfy the judgment against him.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

I end up finishing the book—the whole book, despite how long it is—on Saturday night.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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