Sentence examples for got despite from inspiring English sources

It's been saddled from the outset with comparisons to GoT, despite deservedly positive reviews and an obvious absence of dragons.

In 1974, Mr. Jobs sauntered into Atari's office in Silicon Valley and demanded a job, which he got despite his sandals and scruffy appearance.

He never expected to finish last for three successive seasons with Rodriguez in his lineup, but that's what he got despite a top-notch performance from his high-priced star, including a most valuable player effort last season.

All I got despite truly obnoxious questioning was "under $500,000".

That just goes to show how dark this season got, despite Brooker's recent claim that he's apparently an optimist.

But that was as close as they got, despite the energetic cheers of a passionate crowd that had waited 25 years to see the beloved Sharks reach the Final.  .  .

Broader measures of underemployment tell a similar story of people still wanting to work more hours than they can get, despite high employment rates.

That is how we managed to get (despite conservative opposition) such vital programs as Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, college loans, environmental protections and so forth.

It took the Yankees a few days to complete a mammoth trade for a player the Red Sox could not get despite weeks of discussions.

Justin Miller is about as New York as it gets (despite hailing from California).

My family members took jobs in service industries that had long hours and little pay, but it was all they could get, despite holding higher degrees.