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Sentence count:249+70Posted:2016-07-16Updated:2020-07-24
Synonym: contemptdisdainscornSimilar words: spitein spite ofspithospitaldesperatejupiterwidespreaddesperatelyMeaning: [dɪ'spaɪt]  n. 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. contemptuous disregard. 
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121 Despite months of discussion the negotiations remained deadlocked.
122 Despite her recent stroke, she is quite rational.
123 Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.
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124 Despite his seeming deafness, he could hear every word.
125 Sales increased last year despite the hostile economic environment.
126 Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.
127 Despite the peace process, there are deep divisions in the community.
128 This action will cause problems, despite the bank's brave talk/words about carrying on as if nothing had happened.
129 Despite several promptings from his parents the boy refused to apologize.
130 Despite last night's scare, it was business as usual in the White House today.
131 Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon.
132 Despite intensive publicity, Channel 4 failed to maintain interest in its expensive new show.
133 Despite the threat of war, people went about their work as usual.
134 It was a superb performance, despite occasional lapses of intonation.
135 Despite his outward display of friendliness, I sensed he was concealing something.
136 Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.
137 She felt hot, despite being clad only in a thin cotton dress.
138 The town remains sleepy despite the activity all around it.
139 Despite an occasional glimmer of hope, this campaign has not produced any results.
140 I turned off the TV, despite loud protests from the kids.
141 He appeared very composed despite the stress he was under.
142 Despite her best endeavours, she couldn't persuade anyone to volunteer.
143 Despite our differences, we were working to a common end.
144 Despite the recession the company is confident of further expansion.
145 Despite the introduction of a security shield on the new £10 stamp, counterfeits are costing the postal service millions of pounds a year.
146 Despite attempts at resuscitation, Mr Lynch died a week later in hospital.
147 They have refused to sign the agreement despite a carrot of £140 million.
148 A large crowd had gathered despite the lateness of the hour.
149 Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he was very popular with women.
150 She managed despite everything to preserve her sense of humour.
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