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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /
PREPOSITION
in spite of, regardless of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in spite of regardless of
WEAK
against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

Example Sentences

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She will emphasise that the Strait or Hormuz must reopen as the "deliberate blocking of this critical artery of the global economy" is affecting British people, despite being more than 3,000 miles away.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He also said U.S. consumers had been showing resiliency despite the increase in gasoline prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But the 2022 energy shock in Europe didn’t much alter the growth trajectory of wind and solar power, despite many policy announcements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But despite reports and rumours about its imminent release, DeepSeek's next-generation "V4" model is nowhere in sight.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

So despite all the Allied bombing, everyone thought it was better to be at the mercy of the Americans and the British, rather than to wait for the Russians to arrive.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo