prep. in spite of; notwithstanding; n. contemptuous disregard
The glass remained intact despite rough handling.
The glass remained intact despite rough handling.
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Who tags along despite not being invited on the trip?
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Her image remained unsullied despite the best efforts of several people.
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How did Captain Arsenio beat gravity, despite his generous weight, with his corkscrewpterus?
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What illness does Jackie Joyner-Kersee suffer, but not allow to slow her down despite its physical effects?
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They are friends despite any dissimilarity.
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Herbert found Jane to be quite pulchritudinous despite her personality.
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What game was Chelsea able to play despite her heart condition?
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She drones on about her thesis despite the fact her friend has already left.
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He had to trek up the mountain despite the harsh weather.
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She achieved her goal despite setbacks.
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in spite of; notwithstanding; regardless of
because of
2 syllables
de-spite
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