despite
Example Sentences
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Tian sees gold as the best way to protect her wealth, despite the recent volatility.
The result was a historic landslide, with Labour gaining over 200 seats despite increasing their vote share by less than two percentage points.
From BBC
This is despite the great unease about its radical agenda in conservative and royalist circles.
From BBC
Bethell was looking imperious and, despite losing Tom Banton cheaply, he reached his fifty off 28 balls with two consecutive towering sixes.
From Barron's
The disconnect between the two reflects an unusual environment where, despite the low pace of hiring, employers haven’t been shedding many workers, notwithstanding some big recent layoff announcements.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
