in spite of

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

They have lost their last five matches at Perpignan, going back to 2018, and this latest loss, in spite of a bonus point, offers Pau the chance to claim top spot when they visit Lyon later in the day.

From Barron's

“VC-backed listings in 2025 contended with tariffs, inflation, and fears of an AI bubble, but generally fared well in spite of this,” Bochanis said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In spite of the limitations, Mr. Tuck has come up with the names of an impressive 173 escapees spread across 12 cities.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

That's been in spite of persistent jitters about the economy, Robert Edwards, chief investment officer at Edwards Asset Management, said in a note.

From BBC

Related Words

• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• notwithstanding
• still
• yet