despite

Example Sentences

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Before trying peptides, he says he had been to his GP and was given physiotherapy sessions, but despite consistently doing the exercises he was told to do, it wasn't getting any better.

From BBC

But despite American enthusiasm, major companies remain cautious.

From Barron's

South Korea reported solid export growth in February despite fewer working days, with semiconductor shipments reaching a monthly record on strong demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luke McCowan, buoyed by a goal and a win against Stuttgart on Thursday night, gave it the big one about Celtic being the best team in the country, despite significant evidence suggesting they are not.

From BBC

The new supreme leader was chosen despite what was seen as a weak record of achievement in religious scholarship.

From BBC