despite
Example Sentences
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In her verdict, Judge Holdham said she did not believe the men's visits to Nye's home had really been manifesting their religious beliefs because despite their repeated returns they had not actually left the Bible.
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The Scottish Conservatives confirmed they would back the bill at stage one despite saying it was "far from perfect".
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Opening the trial, Paxton said Warren had not tried to get an exemption certificate for his dogs – Bear, Beauty and their eight puppies – despite being aware they were banned.
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"I'm absolutely baffled by the whole thing - I've still had no contact whatsoever from the Bangladeshi authorities despite them spreading malicious allegations about me for a year-and-a-half now."
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The kid from Spain plays outrageous, complete tennis, has kept himself healthy despite darting around the court like a caffeinated hummingbird, and has only one true rival on tour.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
