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

She added that co-operation between forces during the riots this summer had occurred “in spite of, not because of, the system,” whilst data sharing was "slow" and governance of forensics "fragmented".

From BBC

“This is in spite of multiple false verbal promises made to prospective tenants during the application process that rent would not be raised, or if it were to be, that the raises would be minimal, at 2-3%. ... The struggle to pursue a dream in Hollywood led many of the tenants to a living nightmare.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s time for state and local leaders to get to work and show that in spite of a second Trump administration, environmentally responsible policy is still possible if they fight for it.

From Los Angeles Times

BBC News NI understands the government is "disappointed" Uefa allowed the match at Windsor Park in south Belfast to go ahead - in spite of this it granted visas to Belarusian players and staff.

From BBC

In spite of the freshman mistakes, Lynn has seen enough on film to know what Raiola can do.

From Los Angeles Times