Can you give me examples of "despite the ban"?

Despite the ban on smoking in public places, some people still choose to smoke. Despite the ban on protests, the demonstrators gathered in the square. Despite the ban on plastic bags, many stores continue to use them. Despite the ban on hunting, poachers still target endangered species. Despite the ban on fireworks, some people set them off illegally.

What are some alternatives to "despite the ban"?

in spite of the ban even with the ban although there is a ban regardless of the ban notwithstanding the ban

What are some alternatives to "despite ban"?

despite bans despite the existence of bans in spite of bans even with bans although there are bans

Which is correct:
"despite the ban" or "despite ban"?

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despite the ban

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used when referring to a specific ban that has been imposed on something or someone. It indicates that an action or situation is happening or existing even though there is a ban in place.

Examples:

Despite the ban on smoking in public places, some people still choose to smoke.
Despite the ban on protests, the demonstrators gathered in the square.
Despite the ban on plastic bags, many stores continue to use them.
Despite the ban on hunting, poachers still target endangered species.
Despite the ban on fireworks, some people set them off illegally.

Alternatives:

in spite of the ban
even with the ban
although there is a ban
regardless of the ban
notwithstanding the ban

despite ban

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

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This phrase is used in a more general sense without specifying a particular ban. It can be used to express a similar idea of something happening or existing in spite of bans in general.

Alternatives:

despite bans
despite the existence of bans
in spite of bans
even with bans
although there are bans

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Despite the ban' is used when referring to a specific ban that has been imposed, while 'despite ban' is used in a more general sense without specifying a particular ban.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

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Which is correct: "despite the ban" or "despite ban"?

despite the ban

despite ban

Which is correct:
"despite the ban" or "despite ban"?