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
She added that she genuinely “wanted to commit to the work I was doing in spite of those lies.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Unionist politicians have urged the five-person commission to permit Sunday's march in spite of opposition from a group of local residents.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Like I loved Ms. Washington, in spite of myself, the first time I heard her.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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