despite
Example Sentences
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As it turned out, despite what Papa had said earlier, we didn’t talk about Hannie being brought home by two policemen.
From Literature
The low prices come despite the rising cost of memory and storage inside the devices, which could eat into Apple’s profit.
This is going to have a happy ending despite the devastating days of December and before.
From Los Angeles Times
It has a contemporary bent despite the 1870s setting, with modern music used as the soundtrack.
From Los Angeles Times
The Cardiff pair will pack down in the back row alongside in-form number eight Aaron Wainwright, who has been named in the side despite reports of a fitness concern.
From BBC
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