despite

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Protests erupted across Minneapolis within hours of Pretti’s death and have continued despite dangerous winter weather gripping much of the country.

From Salon

Shiffrin surged into a 1.26sec lead after the first leg with a near faultless run despite poor visibility in the top half of the course, a performance that triggered huge cheers from the stands.

From Barron's

Claire Doherty, the principal of Long Tower Primary School, said the dresses had originally been donated to the school but, despite efforts to encourage parents to take them, they had ended up in storage.

From BBC

The lightweights have been sparring from a distance since Tsarukyan was overlooked for the interim title shot, despite being ranked number one in the division.

From BBC

He danced to and inside the octagon, playing up to a raucous crowd that expressed plenty of love for him despite him being the away fighter.

From BBC