Despite is a preposition meaning "in spite of (something)" where an occurrence or condition exists even though a preventive, opposing, or counteracting condition exists.
Examples:
- I still enjoyed the weekend despite the bad weather.
- Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.
- [with -ing verbal noun] He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast.
" Despite not being with Mitch Longley, Deanie Etcetera carried on"
"Carol Schultz decided to make dinner at her Echelon Towers apartment, despite her kitchen being so small"
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