despite
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During the qualifying round, South Africa won its group by finishing ahead of Nigeria and advanced despite starting the campaign with a loss due to an ineligible player used in a match against Lesotho.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Jeremy Parsons, Artemis program manager, voiced confidence that despite any concern over Blue Origin's readiness, the mission was on track.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
And he almost battled Raman to a draw despite her years of getting elected in this city.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I end up finishing the book—the whole book, despite how long it is—on Saturday night.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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