in spite of
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But as they began house hunting in April they quickly realized that. in spite of high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, the Peabody market was exceptionally hot.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
So why, in spite of those remarks, did he lose a Republican primary in Tennessee?
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
Insects are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on the planet, but in spite of this dominance they are the most threatened.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The impact of higher energy prices on U.K. inflation has been limited, in spite of the unstable nature of the conflict in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He was a young-looking man, in spite of his perplexities and his very grey hair, and his manner seemed quite natural.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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