despite

Example Sentences

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As in normal years, worshippers booed and waved noisemakers each time the story's antagonist, Haman, was announced, before drinking and dancing to pop music despite the unusual setting.

From Barron's

It wanted the bans explicit despite Pentagon assurances it wouldn’t conduct those operations or break the law.

From The Wall Street Journal

With costly interceptors and radar, all integrated with the U.S. military, the oil-rich Gulf Arab states have fielded some of the most advanced air defenses in the world, despite their small populations and militaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

But despite the increase, she says she will still be reliant on her local food bank.

From BBC

"I feel safe in Dubai despite what is going on. It's natural to feel concern but day to day, schools are open, and families are out," she said.

From BBC