in spite of
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But as they began house hunting in April they quickly realized that. in spite of high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, the Peabody market was exceptionally hot.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Insects are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on the planet, but in spite of this dominance they are the most threatened.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
If his mother were still alive today, he says, she would be out on the streets, encouraging every eligible American to exercise their right to vote, in spite of Callais.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The impact of higher energy prices on U.K. inflation has been limited, in spite of the unstable nature of the conflict in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
And yet, in spite of the new bounty of food, it was time for the last dogs to go.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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