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adverb
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"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
“Even in spite of these efforts, many lower-income households now have rising credit-card and consumer-debt balances. It’s hard to find substitutes for necessities like housing,” Smith said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
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- to get a reaction
- for the heck of it
- defiantly
- to grind their gears
- out of malice
Possible Antonyms
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- with good intentions
- out of kindness
- as a favor
- just to be nice
- to lend a hand
