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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /
PREPOSITION
in spite of, regardless of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in spite of regardless of
WEAK
against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

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Liverpool's title defence this term has flatlined, despite a staggering spending spree of £450m last summer, while many fans have become disenchanted with Slot's decisions and style of football.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The agency kills a therapy for melanoma despite the evidence of progress against deadly tumors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Novo Nordisk’s ADRs rose following the announcement, despite a 41% tumble over the past year.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Wells Fargo is seeing little difference in its outlook for 2026 despite spiking oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Even the cabbages, radishes, and long green beans laid out on the vegetable carts were dusty, despite the sellers swiping them with cloths at regular intervals.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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