despite

Example Sentences

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Yet the reality of big stadium deals is that, despite promises of economic gains, taxpayers often get sacked.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sullivan said he was not provided with an appropriate adult to help him understand the interrogation, despite police custody records noting he had learning difficulties.

From BBC

In the halls of CERAWeek, where around 10,000 experts and executives converged, attendees debated the fastest way to feed the burgeoning technology's massive energy demands, despite carbon neutrality pledges.

From Barron's

Woods returned from the 2021 crash at the 2022 Masters, where he finished 47th despite struggling to walk Augusta National for all four rounds.

From Barron's

Google parent Alphabet fell Friday, despite a bullish analyst note, as Wall Street continues to digest a potentially landmark jury decision.

From Barron's