spite
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“In spite of a challenging housing macro, we remain focused on advancing our Total Home strategy.”
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Russkaya Obshina, however, is not registered to do this, in spite of the police's involvement in some of its raids.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In spite of their initial resistance, Didion’s writing pulls buried recollections to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Single women are buying homes in spite of — not because of — the system.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
In spite of Jackson’s prestige and his protests, a warrant was issued for George, Alfred, Jack, and Squire, another man involved in the fight.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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