despite
Example Sentences
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“We aren’t ready for the World Cup,” said González, who, despite her disapproval of her government, supports the Mexican soccer team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
General Motors shares fell 3.8% despite the energy announcements, contrasting with Ford’s prior stock surge after its energy business launch.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Echoing the thoughts of Mitchell Cohen, Kate Bolger says that as candy has a low price point "everyone can partake" despite people feeling the economic pinch.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
What appeals to his supporters isn’t the message despite the ugliness, but the ugliness itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Took another deep breath despite the smell and blew it out again.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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