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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /


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Davidson hit a three with 3:54 left in the first half that seemed to give the Trojans some life despite a 14-point deficit.

From Los Angeles Times

Japan logged a record 42.7 million tourist arrivals in 2025, despite a steep fall in Chinese visitors in December due to a diplomatic row.

From Barron's

EV market will boom and require CATL, despite current U.S. land restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indian students spent in studying on campus across Britain in 2024 despite plummeting enrolment.

From BBC

McCullum, Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test series defeat in Australia.

From BBC