How native speakers pronounce “despite”

Nobody has a clue, despite all the expertise that's been on parade for the past four days, what the world will look like in five years' time.

Do schools kill creativity? — Ken Robinson · TED

with big dark eyes and just a relentless smile, despite a really, really hard start in her life. We reached out to Lindsey

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Across the country, many schools are starting around 7:30 a.m. or earlier, despite the fact that major medical organizations recommend that middle and high schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

What lack of sleep does to the teenage brain - Wendy Troxel

You feel a “second wind” come on. And despite everything, you leave for school in a really good mood. Sleep deprivation can briefly induce euphoria.

What staying up all night does to your brain - Anna Rothschild

but especially in terms of democracy, despite crises that we're facing right now, we've learned that oftentimes

What Kosovo Can Teach the World About Freedom | Vjosa Osmani Sadriu | TED · TED

(Laughter) But despite being a sourpuss, the niece who lived with him and looked after him

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