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 For decades, metaphysical stores and botanicas have sold religious items and offered spiritual cleansings and readings in spite of stigmatization and gentrification. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 That sense of belonging has never been about the finances, but in spite of them. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 He was still named a freshman All-American, in spite of the difficult circumstances. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 New York City is one of the best places in the world to travel solo—not in spite of its nonstop energy, but because of it. Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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