in spite of

Idioms and Phrases

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

Example Sentences

Catherine says the Christmas story is about "the importance of giving and receiving empathy" and showing "how much we need each other in spite of our differences".

From BBC

In spite of a cease and desist letter sent to Trump last year, the disco act's songs have remained a part of his events.

From Salon

Once, they might have been rented out to boarders, but that model has unfortunately fallen out of fashion in spite of platforms like Airbnb, perhaps because the owners often don’t need the money.

From Slate

The Dodgers won the World Series last season in spite of their short-handed pitching.

From Los Angeles Times

In spite of doubts about her, the gladiatrix lived.

From Salon