despite
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Hengli said this week that it was operating normally despite the sanctions and would continue to settle crude-oil purchases in yuan instead of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The sanctions come despite moves toward dialogue between the two countries, with senior US officials visiting the island for talks in April.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
There's endless appointments, all sorts of side effects from having your body "nuked like Chernobyl", fatigue from having to constantly advocate for yourself, and massive financial pressure - despite subsidies from Australia's universal healthcare system.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
California added 28,700 payroll jobs in March, lowering its unemployment rate to 5.3% despite a series of high-profile layoffs that have rocked the tech sector.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
I knew almost nothing about them despite having spent several days and nights in their midst.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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