despite
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However, sources at the club strongly reject suggestions they would prefer to avoid qualifying for lesser competitions, or be content without European football, despite their settlement with financial regulators following significant spending on transfers.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia, despite being a major oil producer, has doubled its target to ensure 50% of its electricity generation will come from renewables by 2030.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
They found that the average cruise ship passenger had a total of 20 unique close contacts a day, despite measures on the ship in question to try to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases aboard.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Playing in his first game since returning from the injured list, O’Hoppe stayed in the game despite appearing to be in pain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
I tried to walk normally despite the thrill that ran down my spine.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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