despite
Example Sentences
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Still, Laviolette, despite his track record of first-year turnarounds, is joining a team in flux.
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
That is despite Fifa facing accusations of "artificially inflating prices" and claims that it has been "misleading fans".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Chief Executive Sumit Singh said that despite operating in a more challenging environment, Chewy continues to gain market share, expand profitability and add new customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
With all my heart, despite what she had told me, I wished I was on the sled racing for Nome.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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