despite

Example Sentences

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Geryes Bejjani, a 33-year-old Lebanese man, said he had come with friends to "carry a message of peace and coexistence," despite the difficulty of travelling from his homeland which has been dragged into the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But despite decades of hope and hype, that promise has never materialized at scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Glenn hopes to edge closer to developments in the field but despite years of scaling mountains, he believes "you don't find Bigfoot, Bigfoot finds you".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2026, this group continued to spend despite higher prices on things like food and gas, according to the Dallas Fed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

So despite all the Allied bombing, everyone thought it was better to be at the mercy of the Americans and the British, rather than to wait for the Russians to arrive.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo