despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /

PREPOSITION

in spite of, regardless of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

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Mauricio Pochettino left the club 18 months ago despite having appeared to stabilise the team in the latter stages of that season.

From BBC

But despite the loss of a generational talent that transcended the game he loved, his legacy and impact on snooker and those who knew him remain as strong as ever.

From BBC

Captain Ben Stokes says he cannot imagine "someone else" replacing head coach Brendon McCullum, despite England's Ashes series defeat in Australia.

From BBC

The outlook is good for 2026, too, despite some growing risks.

From Barron's

It was proof, yet again, that elderly parents leave behind financial disharmony, despite their best intentions.

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