despite
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Farmer Tom believed the peacock was asserting his dominance and despite the bird running riot on his land, he was able to capture it and get it safely in a pen.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
But despite his wish to serve with the armed forces in the UK, he has so far been unable to apply.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
But despite the film’s frustrations, Ms. Romvari is a talent revealed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Oxford Economics’ Michael Pearce believes the U.S. economy will not enter stagflation despite short-term pain from the Iran conflict.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Miraculously, I hadn’t lost service yet, despite wandering deep into the Sequoyah County boonies.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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