despite

Example Sentences

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England headed to Australia with high hopes, but it has been mostly one-way traffic despite the series being hyped beforehand as having the hallmarks of being a classic.

From Barron's

Eileen Collins made history as the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft - but despite her remarkable achievements, not everyone will know her name.

From BBC

And despite South Korea's education level being one of the highest in the world, the median monthly income sits around $1,600 per month.

From BBC

A rapid analysis of the seasonal flu vaccine also suggested it was performing in line with previous years despite fears of a mismatch.

From BBC

But even frugal Germany signed on, despite its longstanding opposition to this funding model.

From The Wall Street Journal