in spite of
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"We are very pleased to exercise democracy in spite of the many challenges we face," president Mahmud Abbas told journalists after voting in Al-Bireh, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
The sculpture has become a symbol to Davy that something can be beautiful, not in spite of its flaws but because of them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
It’s radical to love someone because they’re honest, not in spite of their honesty.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Storm Claudia left the local community "shell-shocked" at the extent of the damage, in spite of the river flood defences in place.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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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