despite

Example Sentences

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Even when mother returns from her unexplained excursion to SeaWorld, Maria still must pick up the slack for a woman unable to keep up with the rent despite working multiple jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

Three decades later, despite making payments and even having her wages garnished previously when she fell behind, she still owes $60,000.

From Salon

Citizens Advice said that despite a cut in the energy cap, "global events and rising crude oil prices are likely to drive up gas prices".

From BBC

The University of Kent has said its campus would remain open, despite all scheduled assessments for the next few days being cancelled.

From BBC

With such a heavy subject matter, Clunes says he deals with it by being a "little facetious", despite taking his work seriously.

From BBC