despite
Example Sentences
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Optimism around the U.S. and Iran reaching a peace agreement, despite ongoing hostilities, appeared to be growing.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Such a low profile might explain the absence of biographical interest in him despite his strong campaigning against slavery and racial prejudice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Instead, investors can trade in and out of these ETFs daily, despite their underlying portfolios being backed by securities with maturities of five, 10 and 30 years.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
She is continuing to work despite the diagnosis, and will be joining the White House's new advisory council on AI, the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
We’ve seen each other despite the fact that I’ve missed swim.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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