despite

Example Sentences

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South Hills’ principal, Terry Abernathy, supported the idea, showing up at the game despite driving in from another school activity at Sea World.

From Los Angeles Times

Ireland’s exports to the U.S. surged in 2025 despite a rise in tariffs, led by sales of pharmaceuticals including key ingredients for weight-loss treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has no immediate plans to increase head count, and finding the right cultural fit can be tricky, despite Bark’s policy of allowing remote work.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, some residents are fuming that, despite the undergrounding work, most of the town’s neighborhoods still will have overhead telecommunications lines.

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas said the latest financial plan "sets a pathway towards reducing the island's reliance on general reserves despite a continuing need for significant public expenditure".

From BBC