despite

Example Sentences

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That patient arrived in hospital two days earlier but there was a delay in reporting to health officials - despite there being a legal requirement for cases to be reported immediately.

From BBC

The former host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Mark Lamarr has been banned from driving despite claiming it would cause him "exceptional hardship".

From BBC

“Until there is a clearer path forward and indications of unaffected customer & supplier confidence, we expect the stock to remain range bound despite a robust demand backdrop,” Merchant wrote.

From Barron's

The U.S. seems on track to remain the world’s premier engine of innovation and material progress despite a succession of presidents each of whom was regrettable in his own way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Customer retention was strong in 2025 despite store closures, Harper said, and Torrid executives flagged early signs of success in shifting its customer base toward its digital platform.

From Los Angeles Times