spite

Example Sentences

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It was the kind of blunt but ultimately respectful exchange that added to Reiner’s widespread appeal off-screen, both because of — and in spite of — his views.

From Los Angeles Times

"I am disappointed that, in spite of the continued efforts of the commission, Columba's remains have not been located at Bragan Bog, County Monaghan."

From BBC

In spite of FHA loans becoming more widely used, over the last 10 years that she’s been a real-estate agent, “the FHA stigma has always been there,” Michelle Vega told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

The pictures are perfectly readable in spite of their small size; the selections are retrospective, so readers get bits of each artist’s entire career.

From The Wall Street Journal

In spite of this development, “the parties continue to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement at Project Matador pursuant to the letter of intent,” Fermi wrote in the filing.

From Barron's