spite
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Like any group that’s survived a civil war, those who left Cuba under duress and those who stayed are locked into a vicious cycle of spite that consumes our communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s radical to love someone because they’re honest, not in spite of their honesty.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s also in spite of recent estimates that pin the cost of the war, which is supposed to end soon, at “only” about $1 billion to $2 billion a day.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
Storm Claudia left the local community "shell-shocked" at the extent of the damage, in spite of the river flood defences in place.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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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