as in however
in spite of that
I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good
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Just after that test, however, a problem popped up — an interruption in the flow of helium in the upper stage of Artemis 2's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The pool and beach access, however, could be great for keeping little ones entertained at all hours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before the war started, there was a lot of talk that many of the Sunni states in the Middle East, which had historically been opposed to Iran, were nevertheless concerned that Israel was on the verge of becoming the regional hegemon.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The offices of attorney general and treasurer are also on the primary ballots, though, like Giannoulias, the offices’ Democratic incumbents, Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Treasurer Michael Frerichs, are running unopposed.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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To his credit, though, on the album, Harlow—along with Norwegian producer Aksel Arvid, known for his work with PinkPantheress—flexes the checkbook like a SEC football booster to recruit a team of jazz and R&B pros.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Iranians in Australia have nonetheless accused the government of pressuring the women whose relatives remain in Iran.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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But she’s drawn to him nonetheless.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Adverb
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Records also show a misdemeanor theft charge of $100 to $750 from Garland that hadn’t yet been filed with the DA’s office.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mailed absentee, provisional and post election ballots have not yet been tallied.—
Stacy Parker,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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