despite

Example Sentences

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Majek himself had claimed to be 19, despite documents - filled in during a failed asylum claim in Germany - suggesting he was 27.

From BBC

Chief Executive Noel Wallace said he was pleased with the company’s growth last year, which he said came despite sluggish category growth in many markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Powell led the central bank to cut last year despite divisions because of concerns the labor market might be more fragile than it appeared on the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are just playing for pride now, which is a terrible position to be in for any footballer, but at least they are showing a bit of fight despite basically being relegated already.

From BBC

Nigel Burton, who owns the hotel, previously said that despite the experience it would continue to help people who came off the mountain.

From BBC