despite
Example Sentences
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Yet despite the turmoil, refiners have managed to secure enough crude to keep plants running.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He revived the canard about vaccines contributing to a rise in autism, despite the connection having been thoroughly refuted by years of clinical research.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
A third, female officer eventually took her details, but Laura says the officer didn't make sure she was safe, or look for Levy that day, despite Laura and her friend having a photo of him.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Like hundreds of volunteers and rescuers, he has spent hours clinging to the faintest hope there may be survivors in the rubble, despite the 7.4 magnitude quake that struck this coffee capital on Monday morning.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
But tonight, despite how tired I am, all I can do is toss and turn and stare at the dark ceiling.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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