despite
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The U.S. government had no trouble deporting Lazaro Romero León to Mexico in February, despite a California federal judge’s order that the Cuban national stay in this country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The war with Iran has pushed oil and natural-gas prices sharply higher, where they have stayed as the Strait of Hormuz has remained closed despite the suspension of military action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Nigerian airlines continued flying on Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Punk and metal bands, despite being anti-everything, they’re amazingly branded.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“You must tell Emma that her manners make me feel like an old lady. Which I’m not. I’m young and very hip, despite the gaggle of children running around here.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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