in spite of

Idioms and Phrases

Regardless of, in defiance of, as in They kept on in spite of their fears . [c. 1400]

Example Sentences

“In spite of the homes that were lost there, there’s a measure of success in avoiding loss of human life,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that he still believes in America in spite of Trump's victory.

From Salon

All of this is in spite of the American economy being literally "the envy of the world" with a robust job market that hasn't been seen since the 1960s, roaring markets, high consumer spending on durable goods and travel and what would normally be considered a very reasonable inflation rate.

From Salon

Trump was finally persuaded to tweet again, in spite of his Truth Social loyalty, and he brought the demagoguery back, hard.

From Slate

He encouraged voters to head to the polls in spite of his own opposition to their handling of Israel's War in Gaza.

From Salon