despite

Example Sentences

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Governor Adam Glapinski cited weaker demand, slowing wages, and cheap imports as factors keeping inflation near target despite short-term energy price risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The euro fell and is at risk of dropping further despite speculation that the ECB could raise interest rates in April, ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her requests for coverage have been denied, despite a diagnosis of sleep apnea.

From BBC

Merlin, the owners of Sea Life, told us that despite the significant increase in costs such as National Insurance, they work "hard to keep attractions as fairly priced as possible" and "regularly review pricing."

From BBC

In the latest year, they used just 10,000, despite having had some adult children move home in that time.

From BBC