despite

Example Sentences

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For Charlotte Ivers in the Times, despite the spoof skincare ad raising a smile, "the spark is not there yet".

From BBC

No end is in sight to bring a stop to the fighting, now considered one of the deadliest conflicts in Africa for civilians - despite US-led peace efforts.

From BBC

“With Iran we now see the irony that despite unimaginable energy independence, the U.S. is still at the whim of a physical chokepoint,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jones, 25, had knocked out Venus Williams in the first round despite feeling under the weather but struggled against Pegula.

From BBC

"Sorry for not giving you a fight. Make sure Evloev gets a title shot. He deserves it," said Murphy, who remained positive despite defeat.

From BBC