despite
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Alan said he took inspiration from his six-year-old daughter, despite the challenges of raising her without her mother.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Indeed, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. defense giant that makes missiles for the Patriot air-defense system, produces only about 620 interceptor missiles a year despite huge demand triggered by the wars involving Russia and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The Lakers were good enough to win despite being outrebounded 21-3 on the offensive glass.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Simpson, despite how much NBC producer Don Ohlmeyer — one of Simpson’s closest friends — hated it.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Still, Jonathan thought, it was weird, and he walked faster despite the heat.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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