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Despite the eerie silence in public spaces, despite the preventable deaths that should weigh heavily on the consciences of public officials, even despite the authoritarian tendencies of too many leaders, the U.S. is not a dystopia – yet.

Despite having so many natural resources, despite having so many things in our favor – gold, aluminum, actually everything you can imagine – despite all that, they ruined it.

Because despite the trials, despite the frustrations, despite the utter incompetence of Hue Jackson, he was exactly the coach the Cleveland Browns needed.

And we continue to speak out for Palestine despite families turning against us, despite friends disappearing.

Despite being repeatedly pressed to do so at debates, Johnson has avoided identifying an area where he’s disagreed with the union, which has poured over $2 million into his campaign, despite the grumblings of some members.

Despite closing, the bank did promise to 'still be part of the local community' despite the closure, with another resource set to provide a service to help people with banking-related issues - although there will be no cash held on the premises.

Despite her own role in the force, Pamela was afraid of reporting her ex who, despite being the subject of three domestic abuse investigations, continues to work with victims of sexual assault.

Despite the reduced dividend payout, structurally lower cash flow from operations in the coming years suggests that management’s hands are somewhat tied despite its desire to delever.

Despite the well-documented chaos in the banking system, despite mass suffering, the government of the day and CBN chief pressed on regardless.

Despite two (soon to be three?) last-place finishes in four years and despite one putrid deal after another (the Sox are paying Trevor Story $20 million a year to play like Deven Marrero?

Net debt was pretty stable at $12.1 billion despite nearly a billion dollars spent on share buybacks so far this year, a very-telling story despite the pending lawsuits.

The positive interactions occurred despite a low level of genetic relatedness between the groups, and despite the fact that reciprocity — such as paying back a gift of fruit — often took place much later, in future encounters.

US union membership rate hits all-time low despite campaigns The U.S. union membership rate reached an all-time low last year despite high-profile unionization campaigns at Starbucks, Amazon and other companies.

Yet, despite being in the countryside, there were no cuts or abrasions to his feet, despite the distance from his car and having to track through wild growth with branches and thorns which could have easily left a mark.

And what additionally stands out in the survey is how little has changed in the contest since last month, despite the frenzied campaign activity in the final weeks and despite the billions of dollars in advertisements.

Despite her premiership ending in disaster and despite still being unpopular after wrecking the economy, former Prime Minister Liz Truss thinks Britain is full of ‘secret Conservatives’ who agree with her.

Despite its growing population, which according to the Town Council now exceeds 15,000, Maldon lacks a train station despite once boasting two.

ETHAN HAWKE: Never changed her writing despite bad reviews, despite not being published.

However, despite a rocky start to his life in Turkey, it appears Mourinho is committed to the club for at least the next two seasons given the length of his contract, despite the Guardian's reporting that he is hoping for a swift Premier League return.

However, despite his "little hiccup" the 77-year-old shared he can still play guitar despite being temporarily unable to use his left arm.