despite

Example Sentences

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Investigators have been sifting through 40,000 leads since the 84-year-old was reported missing this month, but a breakthrough has eluded them despite emotional public appeals for help from her NBC presenter daughter.

From BBC

This was also the first time in Premier League history that a side starting the day bottom of the table avoided defeat to the leaders, despite trailing by two or more goals.

From BBC

The company said it provided the guidance despite uncertainties related to inflationary commodity cost pressures and a softer beer industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Notably, the bears were unable to generate any follow-through after the prior week’s sharp decline, despite the surge in volume.

From Barron's

This comes despite Washington on Tuesday giving its official backing to London's plan to cede sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius.

From BBC