despite
Example Sentences
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That came despite Washington's offers for tariff reductions in sectors like steel and aluminum, he added in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The Texas appeals court said state law required it to substantially reduce the punitive portion of the Heslin-Lewis award, despite rejecting other arguments Jones made challenging the verdict.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
The North East Ambulance Service said: "Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone attending, a number of patients died at the scene," the service said.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Back to Nike: Many of their models never saw a price increase, despite their crying about it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
I tried to walk normally despite the thrill that ran down my spine.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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