despite
Example Sentences
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The increase comes despite a real-estate boom that helped the city’s population grow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The 84-year-old will be buried at a Belgrade cemetery on Monday, in a ceremony expected to draw thousands of mourners despite international condemnation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
Harry Maguire's goal against Ipswich last weekend was allowed despite a handball because his shot was going wide before it was deflected, meaning it was an own goal.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The weather service said in its forecast that despite the light rainfall amounts, roads are expected to be “quite slick” due to the buildup of oils over the last several months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Learn to maintain an air of total control despite the circumstances swirling around you.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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