despite

Example Sentences

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Now rubbish is only collected sporadically and despite the oil reserves, the region has been hit by a severe energy crisis over the past decade with blackouts reported almost daily.

From BBC

It is still thought to be by far the biggest business in Cambodia, despite pressure from China and the US on the government there to shut it down.

From BBC

Existing international partners, such as the US firm Chevron which has continued to operate in Venezuela despite US sanctions due to a special licence, have previously requested reforms to the law.

From BBC

Investors have worried that software companies, despite their own efforts to integrate artificial-intelligence features, could get disrupted by free or low-cost AI tools.

From MarketWatch

The law will erase an ambiguity that has persisted despite there being no explicit mention of "conjugal duty" in any legal text.

From BBC