despite

Example Sentences

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But despite having her shoulder in a brace, she showed little sign of it affecting her as she scored 90.25 in qualification on Wednesday.

From BBC

An impassioned Heraskevych, who is allowed to remain at the Games despite not competing, told reporters at the Cortina Sliding Centre that he believed his disqualification was "totally wrong".

From Barron's

US firm Amazon, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is the main commercial partner for the Ariane 6 despite the latter being touted as a symbol of European sovereignty in the sector.

From Barron's

Radio 1 DJ Greg James is set to take on his most "ludicrous challenge" yet for Comic Relief - despite saying he would never do one again.

From BBC

The government has backed plans for many more to be built to help turn the UK into an "AI superpower", despite the large amounts of electricity needed to run them, including from gas-powered generators.

From BBC