despite
Example Sentences
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Although treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications and immune-targeting drugs are available, many patients do not respond well enough or continue to experience symptoms despite therapy.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
However, despite winning nine more seats on Hampshire Council, bigger gains for Reform UK left no party in overall control.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
And despite John’s best efforts to get City Hall to fix the sidewalks, he’s not expecting help anytime soon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
On Saturday there was no public sign of Iran's reply to the proposal, despite US President Donald Trump saying late Friday he expected to receive it during Friday night.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
The room had a cavernous feeling despite the windows behind the desk—which was well-ordered with a blotter, a lamp, a telephone, and a wire basket of papers weighed down by a pair of scissors.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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