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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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181 Despite his protestation to the contrary, he was extremely tired.
182 She's an actress whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given.
183 Despite her father's reassurances, she was still frightened of the dark.
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184 Despite wanting to see him again, she refused to reply to his letters.
185 Despite a reduction in earnings there are compensations in moving to the north-east where the quality of life is excellent.
186 Despite this accumulation of evidence, the Government persisted in doing nothing.
187 He is kind and friendly despite his rather bluff manner.
188 The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and died, despite an attempt at resuscitation.
189 Despite its obvious shortcomings, the plan was accepted by the government.
190 It said a lot for the manager that the team remained confident despite losing .
191 She took the money from her mother's purse, despite herself.
192 Despite losing last night, Manchester United are still top .
193 Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong.
194 Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir.
195 Despite incurring heavy losses, the rebels now hold the town and the surrounding hills.
196 He carried the speech off well despite feeling very nervous.
197 Despite their promise that they would bring down the prices, prices have gone on rising.
198 She was in pain, despite being drugged up to the eyeballs.
199 Despite his kindly, sometimes whimsical air, he was a shrewd observer of people.
200 Unemployment was high despite the gains of the civil rights movement.
201 Despite official denials, it appears the government did make a deal with the terrorists.
202 The trouble is that few want to buy, despite the knockdown prices on offer.
203 Despite the occasional longueurs, this is an impressive first novel.
204 There has been an overall growth in population, despite some draconian efforts to contain it.
205 Despite the exhortations of the union leaders the workers voted to strike.
206 Despite her gawkiness she was clearly going to be a beautiful woman one day.
207 Despite strong criticism , the new system is still in place.
208 Despite these disadvantages, many older people maintain an active social life.
209 Despite a nationwide hunt for the kidnap gang, not a trace of them was found.
210 The government has manifestly failed to raise educational standards, despite its commitment to do so.
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