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Example sentences for: despite

How can you use “despite” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

An Iranian academic narrates how, despite his reputation as a moderate, President Mohammed Khatami's government has actually imposed even harsher restrictions on women.
Despite pans from art critics, record crowds passed through newly-installed metal detectors to view the art that Rudy Giuliani abhors.
But what about Japan--where the economy slumps despite interest rates having fallen almost to zero?
Bruce, the part in the story that says, "But despite his go-along, get-along ...
Despite significant improvements in air quality throughout the country however, emissions from power generation continue to result in serious health, environmental and economic impacts.