in spite of
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This is in spite of their critical role in a healthy environment.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
"The weekend figure is well above average for the genre, in spite of weak reviews and audience ratings," he wrote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Ms. Kusama became a global art icon, but in spite of her struggles to get there she never wavered in her dedication to the ideas that most touched her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I truly felt I would be able to do all these shows in spite of the recent medical domino effect that has occurred,” Michaels wrote on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The man bent forward, his hand in spite of himself reaching for the tiny fist curled around the blanket.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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