despite

Example Sentences

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The Hammers' busy winter window comes with the club still in the relegation zone on 20 points, five off safety despite winning their last two league matches, with 15 fixtures left to play.

From BBC

In 2023, he won the title despite playing with a three centimetre tear in his hamstring.

From BBC

A Sinner ace sealed the first set in 49 minutes and, despite having the crowd willing him on, Shelton was broken again in falling two sets down.

From Barron's

Nepal's Election Commission said Wednesday it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on March 5.

From Barron's

The team lacks the funds to travel, said Ssentamu, and despite invitations, they have been unable to attend the quadball World Cup, held every two years since 2012 in Europe or the Americas.

From Barron's