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    despite

    US /dɪˈspaɪt/

    ・

    UK /dɪˈspaɪt/

    A2TOEIC
    prep.PrepositionWithout being affected by something; in spite of
    He finished the work, despite sleeping for an hour
    n.NounAn act of defiance or contempt.
    He acted with spite and despite towards his rivals.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo treat with contempt; to scorn or despise.
    They despite all good advice and continue down a dangerous path.

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    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • and despite complaints from Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, the fan car still ran.

      and despite complaints from Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, the fan car still ran.

    • and despite the car being within the regulations, the other teams pressured the FIA to outlaw the car.

      and despite the car being within the regulations, the other teams pressured the FIA to outlaw the car.

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • AROUND, DESPITE THE

      AROUND, DESPITE THE

    • HIGH DESPITE DONALD

      HIGH DESPITE DONALD

    B1

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • That's despite the looming risk of a recession; economic downturn could make quiet quitting a short lived trend.

      That's despite the looming risk of a recession; economic downturn could make quiet quitting a short lived trend.

    B1

    Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine

    03:42Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine
    • BUT DESPITE ALL OF THIS, THREE

      BUT DESPITE ALL OF THIS, THREE

    B1

    Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.

    07:12Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.
    • It has always been really hard for me to lose weight despite diet and exercise and paying attention to lifestyle habits.

      It has always been really hard for me to lose weight despite diet and exercise and paying attention to lifestyle habits.

    • to lose weight despite diet and exercise

      to lose weight despite diet and exercise

    B2

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • Despite its efforts, the company's stock held steady until 2020 when the global pandemic hit.

      Despite its efforts, the company's stock held steady until 2020 when the global pandemic hit.

    B2

    Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

    05:13Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
    • And despite a net worth of around $2 billion, for Munger, money wasn't everything.

      And despite a net worth of around $2 billion, for Munger, money wasn't everything.

    • And despite a net worth of around $2 billion, for Munger, money wasn't everything.

      And despite a net worth of around $2 billion, for Munger, money wasn't everything.

    B1

    Iceland prepares for volcano: BBC News Review

    05:53Iceland prepares for volcano: BBC News Review
    • This is from Edinburgh Live: Frantic Edinburgh couple race home from Iceland after travelling despite warnings.

      This is from Edinburgh Live: Frantic Edinburgh couple race home from Iceland after travelling despite warnings.

    • after travelling despite warnings.

      after travelling despite warnings.

    B1

    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • Despite our best intentions, conversations don't always go as planned.

      Despite our best intentions, conversations don't always go as planned.

    • Despite our best intentions, conversations

      Despite our best intentions, conversations

    A2

    Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review

    07:09Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
    • despite your genes.

      despite your genes.

    B1