despite

Example Sentences

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The S&P 500 remains down this year despite its recent rebound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Future progress will likely depend on reducing noise or designing circuits that can function effectively despite it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Orie was a standout fighter in the amateur ranks despite only taking up the sport aged 18.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But despite the U.S.’s success in bringing about a substantial reduction in Iranian missile and drone strikes, Cembalest said headlines about the conflict reminded him of the plot of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

And despite my attempts, I haven’t been able to sneak in another call to Olivia McQuatters.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin