despite
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But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
But despite offering a potential buyer the opportunity to test-drive the dwelling as a tenant, it appeared nobody took that bait as he later lowered both the rental and buying asking price.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Ultimate fighting cage matches, despite their ferocity, have set rules and time limits, and end with a clear winner and a loser.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“The main risk is that consumers, who have been supporting the economy despite all other shocks over the past year, will finally be strangled,” said University of Michigan economist Daniil Manaenkov.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
And despite the warmth of his room, the threadbare plaid blanket that’s normally folded and draped over the end of his bed is tucked around his legs, his slippered feet sticking out beneath it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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