despite
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Chief Executive Brett Schulman said despite broader industry pressures the company is still gaining traction with new customers, particularly in its newly opened restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Still, he maintained, echoing a similar statement after polls closed Tuesday, that he'd "do it again" despite the election hammering.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Beutner suspended his bid after the death of his daughter, and it seemed Bass, despite low approval ratings, might glide to a second term without a serious challenger in the race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
However, he admitted there may not be a lot he can do, despite having the support of several badger rescue groups in Scotland.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
So despite all the Allied bombing, everyone thought it was better to be at the mercy of the Americans and the British, rather than to wait for the Russians to arrive.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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