despite
Example Sentences
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He notes that so far, he hasn’t seen any softening demand for the company’s products despite the stress consumers are under.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
He looked back fondly on his career despite a few major disappointments, including failed attempts to merge with broadcast networks and being pushed out after the AOL merger.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Consumers have been holding up surprisingly well despite extra costs during the Iran war, “but the scaffolding is showing cracks,” according to Bob Schwartz, senior economist at Oxford Economics.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
A billionaire buying a fashion magazine is akin to a plane hurtling toward the ground, only for a passenger to confidently take the controls, despite having zero flying experience.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
“I did like you! Do like you, despite my best efforts. It was never in my plan to develop affection for a badger, I can tell you that much!”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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