despite
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Reyna, one of the most gifted players in the U.S. talent pool, was named to the team despite having played just one full 90-minute game for club or country in the last four years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
His family left for Australia in 1970 but he has kept up with Southampton, despite the distance and time difference, through his uncle, newspapers, Tv and now, social media.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia faces heightened risks of disturbances during the Hajj because of the war, despite its efforts to organize attendance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
And there’s sugar, namely coconut sugar, in the Salted Fudge and Cinnamon flavors, despite the no-added-sugar label.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
They’d been working for only half an hour, but despite this, he found that his stamina was not what it used to be.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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