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.
This is going to have a happy ending despite the devastating days of December and before.
From Los Angeles Times
It has a contemporary bent despite the 1870s setting, with modern music used as the soundtrack.
From Los Angeles Times
The Cardiff pair will pack down in the back row alongside in-form number eight Aaron Wainwright, who has been named in the side despite reports of a fitness concern.
From BBC
India has the largest number of girls and women who were married as children, despite efforts to reduce the practice.
They argue that a glass deposit scheme would lead to people bringing empty bottles over the border from other UK nations and claiming back a deposit, despite not buying the bottles in Wales.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
