despite

Example Sentences

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They are just playing for pride now, which is a terrible position to be in for any footballer, but at least they are showing a bit of fight despite basically being relegated already.

From BBC

Nigel Burton, who owns the hotel, previously said that despite the experience it would continue to help people who came off the mountain.

From BBC

LG Electronics had earlier guided for its first operating loss in nine years despite higher revenue for the fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Winning the Basque derby would keep the team's momentum and confidence high, with Matarazzo keen to highlight his team's spirit after last Sunday's win over Celta despite playing with 10 men for half the match.

From Barron's

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