despite
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A ceasefire in place since last month meant to facilitate talks has been largely observed, despite some exchanges of fire.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
And when Justin Thomas went from even par to 5 under, it suddenly inserted him into the mix despite his early tee time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Consumers, though, have adopted a gloomier attitude, even as analysts note that they continue to spend despite the biggest price shocks seen since the pandemic.
From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026
The previous outbreak of Ebola -- which has killed around 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years, despite advances in vaccines and treatment -- was last August in the central region.
From Barron's • May 17, 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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