despite
Example Sentences
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Ukraine's state rail group said Tuesday it wanted to make sure the star got his hands on the award -- in one form or another -- despite his trip to Kyiv.
From Barron's
The album zips along despite tracks running past five or six minutes.
Sable Offshore Corp. announced Monday that it has resumed oil flow through its pipelines despite protests from California officials.
From Los Angeles Times
The announcement comes roughly a week after Inditex reported an acceleration in sales growth at the start of its fiscal year despite geopolitical turmoil and stiff competition in the fashion industry.
Wildfire risk remains relatively low across much of the Southwest despite the heatwave, as lighter winds in these regions are expected to limit the rapid spread of fires.
From BBC
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