despite
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Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, Mykhailo Mudryk, Tosin Adarabioyo and Mamadou Sarr were all omitted despite featuring in previous pre-season matches.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
September was rocky in 2021 and 2022, but during the past few years, the index has managed to finish the month higher, despite some hiccups here and there.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
As it turns out, Sumner played an invaluable role in this math breakthrough despite not understanding any of it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Brewers are the small-market overachievers, who somehow have retained their little-engine-that-could persona despite owning the best regular-season record in baseball last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Learn to maintain an air of total control despite the circumstances swirling around you.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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