Despite

Despite is a preposition used to indicate that something happened or is true in spite of a certain factor or condition.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because it is frequently used in headlines to frame stories where outcomes contradict prevailing trends or expectations.

Latest on Despite

• South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks
• Vietnamese trainees face debt, exploitation in Europe's largest economy despite promise of free training
• PSG beat Le Mans 3-1 as Monaco stay top despite draw
• Australia says it won’t buy Russian fuel despite Trump’s diesel agreement
• Port of LA, key US point for China imports, has best-ever quarter despite trade uncertainty
• Investment research spend flatlines despite AI advancements

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