in spite of

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Definition of in spite ofnext
as in despite
without being prevented by In spite of what we believed, no one had actually been in the house for weeks.

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Recent Examples of in spite of The quarterback tried to reenter the game in the first half in spite of the knee issue but the team wouldn’t let him, ESPN reported. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The segment is naggingly vague with both of them showing love for Ye in spite of unlisted flaws. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Nissen felt his team was prepared to play in spite of the turmoil of the week. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Yet in spite of sharing stages with such legends, King always keeps an open and curious mind about live collaboration. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in spite of

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“In spite of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20spite%20of. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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