spite

Example Sentences

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The clean installation helps the viewer to “get” Samaras—his off-kilter intensity and odd self-effacement, in spite of all the focus on his own likeness.

From The Wall Street Journal

“By not doing that or selectively not doing that, I think they’re cutting off their nose to spite their face,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

In spite of that the 19-year-old Italian said he was looking forward confidently to Australia.

From Barron's

So in spite of rising authoritarianism around the world, here’s what gives me hope: More people are awake than ever before.

From Salon

Today, his spite and resentment have have faded and he compliments others as often as he boasts.

From Los Angeles Times