despite

Example Sentences

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He is now presiding over a poll due to start Sunday, promising it will return peace and democracy despite scepticism at home and abroad.

From Barron's

They are still demanding answers over the key question surrounding the crash: why was there a concrete block at the end of the runway, despite international aviation safety guidelines?

From Barron's

Yet despite these challenges, the scheme appears to have delivered measurable impact.

From BBC

Constantly under duress from a pass rush that met little resistance from his offensive line, Iamaleava was his team’s leading passer and rusher despite being sacked 27 times.

From Los Angeles Times

Mohamed Salah is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring the winner in Egypt's opener on Monday, and despite uncertainty over his future is unlikely to leave the club in January.

From BBC