despite
Example Sentences
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Fear about these stocks eclipsed enthusiasm, and despite continued earnings strength in fourth-quarter earnings, the stocks most closely associated with AI suffered.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The two leaders ended up getting on well, even lunching together at times, despite belonging to different camps, said a senior U.S. defense official.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Wall Street targets the S&P 500 at 7700 by year-end, despite risks like elevated oil prices, inflation, and a potential 2027 recession.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Opinion polls indicate that despite his imprisonment, Barghouti is the most popular Palestinian leader.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The opening was cold, despite the warmth of the island.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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