despite

Example Sentences

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Beverage and food cartons — despite their papery appearance — are composed of layers of paper, plastic and sometimes aluminum.

From Los Angeles Times

They find that others still prefer to keep their distance, despite the fact that the disease isn’t spread through casual contact and 95% of people are naturally immune.

From The Wall Street Journal

Liverpool often struggle to create clear chances despite having good possession.

From BBC

Coming into Tuesday trading, Tesla stock was up 21% this year, boosted by a 25% jump over the past month, despite falling EV sales.

From Barron's

Cryptos face hurdles from eroding sentiment and a weak technical market backdrop, despite bullish bets on a rally by Christmas.

From Barron's