despite
Example Sentences
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Balochistan is Pakistan's poorest province, despite an abundance of untapped natural resources, and lags behind the rest of the country in education, employment and economic development.
From Barron's
He is a top-scoring English striker in the Premier League and, despite not playing for the Three Lions since 2021, he has never stopped believing he could one day be recalled to the international team.
From BBC
Another of their participants who has early onset arthritis is "very keen" to be able to achieve despite her medical condition.
From BBC
The increase in the price of gold so far this year, despite a late-week selloff.
From Barron's
The increase in the price of gold so far this year, despite a late-week selloff.
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