spite

Example Sentences

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Hunger opened up in the boy like a chasm, in spite of the bland chicken breast he’d just consumed.

From Literature

It was as though I had agonized over an exam, prepared for the worst, then passed with flying colors in spite of myself.

From Literature

In spite of the submissions still coming into his mailbox from his now 130,000 followers, he doesn't post as much anymore and has largely resigned himself to the new normal of life online.

From BBC

He hasn't posted a video for three years and says in spite of his legal victory, the Saudi government has succeeded in silencing him.

From BBC

Eurozone growth beat expectations to reach 1.5 percent last year, official data showed Friday, picking up pace for a second year running in spite of a bruising trade standoff with the United States.

From Barron's