despite
Example Sentences
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You always saw her first, despite her wearing some incredibly beautiful clothing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
But, despite it all, those same old Saracens kept on winning.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It also suggests that their flexible mating behavior may be helping these Arctic animals maintain strong genetic diversity despite living in a relatively small and isolated population.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The latest alert shows that Western officials don’t believe the threat has subsided despite efforts to bring the issue to light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I tried to walk normally despite the thrill that ran down my spine.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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