despite
Example Sentences
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His son succeeded him, and the war shows no sign of abating despite reports that Iran’s military command structure was destroyed.
From Barron's
Market participants say banks increasingly want to get in on the nonbank action, despite the recent swells in repurchase requests.
It is not necessary for people to privately buy a meningitis vaccine despite an "unprecedented" ongoing outbreak in Kent, the health secretary has said.
From BBC
In an interview at the time, Hudley Hayes said she did not know who ordered the changes to the after-action report — and despite her oversight role, was “not particularly” interested in finding out.
From Los Angeles Times
The lawsuits also blame Edison for not preventatively shutting down its transmission lines Jan. 7, 2025, despite the dangerous Santa Ana winds.
From Los Angeles Times
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