spite

Example Sentences

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The eventual tax savings are still substantial, and if you don’t take advantage, it’s like “cutting off your nose to spite your face,” says Bethany Dever, a certified financial planner at Rockland Trust.

From Barron's

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

"Beef" thoughtfully digs into the strange intimacy that can fruit from protracted spite.

From Salon

The president's spokesman said Mr Biden was "more than comfortable making this trip" in spite of the terrorism threat.

From BBC