despite
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Ohtani believes he can return to form as a hitter despite the injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The fighting shows no sign of easing - despite the expected arrival of international diplomats in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, for consultations aimed at ending the civil war.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
AI stocks rise despite the market’s inflation worries, but Amgen falls following Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ disappointing trial data.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Gold prices fell despite a weaker dollar as investors waited for U.S. inflation data for more cues on the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
And despite my attempts, I haven’t been able to sneak in another call to Olivia McQuatters.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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