in spite of
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In spite of their initial resistance, Didion’s writing pulls buried recollections to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
In spite of all this, MLB is thriving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
In spite of the submissions still coming into his mailbox from his now 130,000 followers, he doesn't post as much anymore and has largely resigned himself to the new normal of life online.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
In spite of today’s leg down, Goldman Sachs analyst Daan Struyven raised his gold forecast to $5,400 by year-end, citing increased “private sector diversification.”
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
In spite of her misery, the idea was so silly Nhamo gave him a watery smile.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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