despite
Example Sentences
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Trump often boasts about his health, saying that he is far fitter than previous presidents despite his weight and a love of fast food.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
That is despite the company training and selling access to Grok, its own frontier AI model.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Richards was chosen despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle playing for Crystal Palace earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
It said "reservoirs can be extremely dangerous, despite appearing calm and safe" adding they can contain "hidden hazards including very cold water, deep and steep-sided banks, strong currents, underwater machinery and sudden drops".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I heard Elliot mutter something rude about people who didn’t make plans, and I smiled despite the chaos going on around us.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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