despite

Example Sentences

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The BBC understands that some officials, pro-establishment users, and journalists still have access to the internet despite the ongoing blackout.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Geryes Bejjani, a 33-year-old Lebanese man, said he had come with friends to "carry a message of peace and coexistence," despite the difficulty of travelling from his homeland which has been dragged into the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

With the team exuding the type of joy that often characterizes Doncic’s game, James believes the Lakers can maintain their momentum despite Doncic’s uncertain status and a deflating loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

My brother says lawyers can get him a Medicaid nursing home in Florida for a ‘hefty fee,’ despite his assets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But once I was out of Chinatown, the cheongsam really began to draw attention, despite its muted pattern.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu