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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
“These kids have been remarkably resilient and in spite of that they are suffering,†Magee said.
But ultimately, it’s proof of structural achievement: The buildings rock enough to send hundreds of gallons of water overboard, but in spite of their height, they are strong enough to resist the tremors.
Our history is marked by many instances in which people’s inalienable rights have been violated or when they were targeted in spite of their adherence to and belief in our “civil religion.â€
It has such an impact on me in spite of the infamous scene.
Many experts say that his demands are simply a pretext to continue the war he launched, in spite of heavy Russian casualties.
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