despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /

PREPOSITION

in spite of, regardless of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

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Herbert fought gamely, running with abandon despite his broken left hand, but he unable to spark any offensive consistency.

From Los Angeles Times

The progress comes despite U.S. curbs on China’s access to advanced chip-making equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Footage seeping out of the country shows mass protests are continuing despite the crackdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s her first Golden Globe nomination, despite receiving previous acting accolades for her performance in A.V.

From Los Angeles Times

Iga Swiatek insists "everything is fine" despite back-to-back losses in the lead-up to the Australian Open, with the world number two "super sore" but confident of recovering for the season-opening Grand Slam.

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