despite

Example Sentences

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Notably, the bears were unable to generate any follow-through after the prior week’s sharp decline, despite the surge in volume.

From Barron's

This comes despite Washington on Tuesday giving its official backing to London's plan to cede sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius.

From BBC

Lawyers for K.G.M., who started using Instagram and YouTube as a child, have accused social media firms of working to addict young users, despite being aware of risks to mental health.

From BBC

Dene managed to escape but her mother was killed, despite heroic attempts by other drivers to rescue her.

From BBC

The Met Office thinks that, during the summer months, despite an overall drying trend, there are likely to be increases in the intensity of summer rainfall events too.

From BBC