despite

Example Sentences

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That’s despite few clinical studies supporting the effectiveness or safety of these peptides, which are amino acid chains meant to help regulate functions in the body and have become popular among fitness and longevity enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2026, this group continued to spend despite higher prices on things like food and gas, according to the Dallas Fed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club have "a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of the Gunners' players withdrawing from international duty during the most recent window.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Geryes Bejjani, a 33-year-old Lebanese man, said he had come with friends to "carry a message of peace and coexistence," despite the difficulty of travelling from his homeland which has been dragged into the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That despite my best efforts, they’ll remain broken, dead, forever out of my reach, just like this hopeless plant.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam