despite

Example Sentences

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Bianco notes that the S&P 500’s earnings momentum is still strong, despite the oil shock from the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He said that consumers were still spending, despite anxieties over what direction the economy might take.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Plus, the energy industry reckons with higher prices, and how Exxon touted its algae biofuel despite scientists’ doubts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

That’s despite few clinical studies supporting the effectiveness or safety of these peptides, which are amino acid chains meant to help regulate functions in the body and have become popular among fitness and longevity enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 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