despite
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Player Tommy Yu, 23, said he sometimes spends hundreds of dollars a day on it despite saying some machines have "traps" built-in.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Arsenal, despite leading 1-0 early, lost its 225th Champions League game without ever lifting the trophy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
It looked like relief that all had gone according to plan, despite widespread protests ahead of the election, when – astonishingly – some protestors had dared raise slogans calling for him to go.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
She’s also both confident and comfortable in her abilities and believes she’s already ahead of both her sisters despite the weight of expectation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
I lead the mad dash to our flat, and as we round the corner it becomes very clear that despite his injury, Colin really should be considered for service.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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