despite
Example Sentences
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In 2009, several of his friends died during the devastating Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, despite being prepared and experienced, he said.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
But despite the makeover, the pool has continued to be plagued by algae problems and developed issues with the deep blue paint Trump had added to its bottom.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Investors see potential in Colombia’s strong institutions, despite a fragmented Congress.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Greenspan tightened money slowly after that, despite rising oil and other commodity prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
He waved to us excitedly as the boat docked, and despite the tight coil of nerves in my stomach, I smiled back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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