in spite of

‘For Stella, it is arguable that success has come in spite of, rather than because of, her father.’

‘It was totally sold out, packed to the gills in spite of the cold and rainy weather.’

‘Anyhow, it was a good day, in spite of the cold, which is turning bitter and nasty.’

‘Leila had known it was a good idea to get a gardener, in spite of what others said.’

‘Byrne says he was not unfit when he came home, in spite of what was felt amongst the public.’

‘Their rationality is what keeps them alive in spite of not knowing what to do or what not to do.’

‘He was, in spite of all his genius and accomplishment, a troubled man seeking his own truth.’

‘Brave Jack managed to get hold of her arms and, in spite of once losing his grip, pull her to safety.’

‘It helps me to do that too, to keep on my own journey, in spite of everything that happens in a life.’

‘He loves doing it and considers it an honour in spite of not having much free time.’

‘They both did every time they woke up next to each other, aware of what they had done in spite of how drunk they had been.’

‘Anyway, my big problem was that, in spite of all this, they still carried my name.’

‘They know me and my faults and love me either in spite of or because of them.’

‘This has happened in spite of most banks suffering from a drop in operating margins.’

‘I'm still tired in spite of my rest day and early night, although my sleep was disturbed.’

‘So Melchizedek is very important in spite of the fact that he is mentioned only twice in the Old Testament.’

‘I began to feel a little better, in spite of everything, and my headache started to fade.’

‘Today we have more elderly women than men in spite of the low nutrition the former receive.’

‘The deputy chief added that in spite of the recent snowfall, the ground is very dry.’

‘Sandy Lane is also likely to be included in an amended Thornton ward, in spite of opposition to the plans.’

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