in spite of
Example Sentences
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The Trojans’ defense certainly didn’t help matters, in spite of assurances that it had ironed out its issues over three standout, second-half performances.
From Los Angeles Times
"I can tell you he wants to avoid any escalation in spite of the current tension," Macron said.
From Reuters
The president's spokesman said Mr Biden was "more than comfortable making this trip" in spite of the terrorism threat.
From BBC
“Sexually transmitted infections are an enormous, low-priority public health problem. And they’ve been a low-priority problem for decades, in spite of the fact that they are the most commonly reported kind of infectious disease,” said Dr. John M. Douglas Jr., a retired health official who lectures at the Colorado School of Public Health.
From Seattle Times
Colorado has managed to thrive this season in spite of myriad injures, and that trend continued when Hunt - taking the place of an ill Bowen Byram - scored off Lars Eller’s faceoff win early in the third period to go up 3-2.
From Washington Times
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