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in spite of

Idioms  
  1. Regardless of, in defiance of, as in They kept on in spite of their fears. [c. 1400]


Example Sentences

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In spite of that, the economy grew a respectable 2.2% last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

In spite of the submissions still coming into his mailbox from his now 130,000 followers, he doesn't post as much anymore and has largely resigned himself to the new normal of life online.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

In spite of all that, Riley was upbeat when asked about the unit’s future Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

In spite of this development, “the parties continue to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement at Project Matador pursuant to the letter of intent,” Fermi wrote in the filing.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

In spite of Ralph’s struggles, he found , himself once again in the fishbowl, this time with the old mitten.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary