despite
Example Sentences
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The 2013 US Open champion is tougher than most and despite his longevity still relishes the fight for the biggest titles, the ones that are hardest to win.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The airman, an unidentified colonel as we write this, climbed into mountainous terrain despite his injuries to escape detection and await a rescue once the U.S. located him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
A quietly brilliant premise, and a film no one has ever really made, despite the “hag” title perfectly primed for a tale of sick fixation.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Bianco notes that the S&P 500’s earnings momentum is still strong, despite the oil shock from the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Roald had escaped relatively unscathed, despite what it felt like the logs had done to his legs.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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