despite

Example Sentences

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It has repeatedly denied supporting M23 despite overwhelming evidence, saying its military presence is a defensive measure against threats against its security by armed groups in DR Congo.

From BBC

"But despite everything, we're doing okay," said the mother of four children aged 13 to 20, who makes a point of being involved in the community where the family has lived for 12 years.

From Barron's

She was the fourth contestant to be eliminated, despite achieving consistently high scores from the judges, and later said during an Instagram Live that she had been “bullied off the show.”

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile, the performance in Hong Kong and China remained fragile, with declines in exports to both markets and despite a positive performance in January which suggested a more upbeat outlook, FH said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says Europe will still manage to secure energy supplies in the current crisis, despite the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, because the wealthy continent can out-pay other regions in a crisis.

From BBC