despite
Example Sentences
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In his speech Sunday, Powell called for preserving institutions despite the need for ongoing renewal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Nicaraguan Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera died from health complications after nearly three years in detention and despite US appeals for his release, the health ministry said Sunday.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
And she was never shy of questioning the very temerity of your questions, secure in her own power and authority despite not being adored by all Scottish voters.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Christopher’s hands and feet were ice-cold despite the sun.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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