despite

Example Sentences

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Preserved shorelines, layered sediments, and mineral deposits may all reflect stable lakes that endured despite a cold climate.

From Science Daily

But despite spending twice as much per capita on healthcare compared with wealthy nations of a similar size, the US has a lower life expectancy than those other nations, according to health research nonprofit KFF.

From BBC

Takaichi has refused to take back her remarks, despite China squeezing access to Chinese rare-earth metals and magnets needed by Japanese companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amazon's core e-commerce business maintained solid growth in the important year-end holiday quarter with the help of efficient operations despite ever-faster deliveries, according to Canaves.

From Barron's

The economy, despite weakness in hiring, also looks reasonably strong.

From Barron's