despite

Example Sentences

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Protests swelled over the weekend in several major cities, despite an intense winter storm, following the shooting.

From MarketWatch

Confidence among German firms was flat in January, with sentiment failing to pick up steam despite the rollout of government stimulus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The funding round shows that investors continue to see promise in niche AI startups despite fears that high spending in the sector is creating a market bubble waiting to burst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Keys, who beat Sabalenka in last year's final at Melbourne Park, said she was "still really proud of herself" despite her exit.

From BBC

Meanwhile Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara told the BBC that state officers were blocked from accessing the scene of the shooting by federal agents, despite securing a search warrant.

From BBC