despite

Example Sentences

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Yet infant mortality remains high compared to other wealthy nations, despite more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.

From Salon

But despite Swift being one the world's blockbuster performers, he told them: "I'm afraid I have no idea who she was."

From BBC

Before trying peptides, he says he had been to his GP and was given physiotherapy sessions, but despite consistently doing the exercises he was told to do, it wasn't getting any better.

From BBC

But despite American enthusiasm, major companies remain cautious.

From Barron's

South Korea reported solid export growth in February despite fewer working days, with semiconductor shipments reaching a monthly record on strong demand.

From The Wall Street Journal