despite

Example Sentences

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She then spent a further period of time telephoning the A&E department but again could not get through, despite Frost being "significantly unwell".

From BBC

Still, his round takes him about an hour and despite being one of the oldest paperboys, he may also be one of the fastest.

From BBC

The film's Grammy win for "Golden" was widely viewed as a breakthrough moment for K-pop, marking the genre's first victory at an awards show that had eluded the industry despite its global popularity.

From Barron's

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Monday said it expected the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive growth this year, despite volatility caused by global conflict.

From Barron's

Iran's rulers have remained defiant despite their supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, being killed on day one.

From Barron's