despite

Example Sentences

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She added with a laugh that she’d brainstormed speech material the previous night while shaving her legs, despite the fact that she was outfitted in slacks at the ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

Celtic have kept themselves in the hunt despite injuries to key players this season and Allan believes that adversity will have built strength in the Parkhead camp.

From BBC

He loved military pomp and ceremony and viewed himself as a brilliant strategist, despite a total lack of expertise or experience.

From Salon

But Arteta has resisted the temptation to rush him into the team, despite some fans' excitement.

From BBC

American DeChambeau secured the trophy at the first extra hole despite finding water off the tee, after both players had finished on 14 under par.

From BBC