despite

Example Sentences

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In a separate post on social media, the outlet said the U.S. was attempting to intercept the tanker, bound for Murmansk, Russia, despite its “clear civilian status.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A 42-year old snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche just north of Lake Tahoe on Monday and died, despite having all of the latest safety gear and being with four other experienced riders.

From Los Angeles Times

Franklin, who died in 1958, is today recognised for the integral role she played in the scientific breakthrough of DNA research, despite her work largely being written out of the story at the time.

From BBC

Further south, it will be dry with spells of sunshine despite a chill in the air.

From BBC

Things turning out better-than-feared is one reason shares could rise despite falling profits.

From Barron's