in spite of
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And “Aperture,” the culmination, is Harry in his comfort phase, the New Yorker who has watched everything around him get renovated and priced out and has grown, in spite of it, into his own confidence.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Ms. Kusama became a global art icon, but in spite of her struggles to get there she never wavered in her dedication to the ideas that most touched her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
This was in spite of the fact that the 14th Amendment grants birthright citizenship to “all persons” who are born in the United States and subject to its laws.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
The opportunity is that, with a proper charm offensive, Burnham - like Starmer - could win Trump over in spite of their political differences.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
This was in spite of the fact that Henry did not take nearly the pains to placate him that everyone else did.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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