despite

Example Sentences

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So we called time-traveling criminals Butterflies, despite the fluffiness of the word, because they traveled back to the past to change something.

From Literature

Moore acknowledged that Nvidia’s stock has struggled to move higher recently despite signs of improved business performance.

From MarketWatch

Australian F1 chief Travis Auld said on Monday that "everyone will be here ready for the race", despite the "reshuffling of flights" required to ensure the transportation of key personnel - including drivers.

From BBC

The spread between the two major sentiment indexes is revealing because, despite their apparent similarity, they measure distinct aspects of consumers’ mood.

From MarketWatch

Their disposal would shrink Axiata’s revenue base and increase exposure to higher-risk markets such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Cambodia, potentially constraining ratings despite lower leverage, it adds.

From The Wall Street Journal