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    in spite of

    US /ɪn spaɪt ʌv/

    ・

    UK /in spait ɔv/

    A1
    prep.PrepositionDespite; notwithstanding.
    In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.
    prep.PrepositionWithout being prevented by; not withstanding.
    In spite of his efforts, he failed.
    phr.PhraseDespite; regardless of
    In spite of his efforts, he failed the exam.

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    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • production of oil and gas in the U.S. is up. But not due to his policies. In spite of his

      production of oil and gas in the U.S. is up. But not due to his policies. In spite of his

    B1

    The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

    09:28The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror
    • Now the dam is considered an example of a grave error of judgment, a project pursued in spite of numerous warning signs.

      Now the dam is considered an example of a grave error of judgment, a project pursued in spite of numerous warning signs.

    • Now the dam is considered an example of a grave error of judgement—a project pursued in spite of numerous warning signs.

      Now the dam is considered an example of a grave error of judgement—a project pursued in spite of numerous warning signs.

    B1

    The Miracle Morning - 6 Habits to Create A Successful Morning Routine - Hal Elrod

    06:40The Miracle Morning - 6 Habits to Create A Successful Morning Routine - Hal Elrod
    • If you can get past these bad experiences and allow yourself to create new ones in spite of them, you will achieve a fulfilling and happier lifestyle much quicker.

      If you can get past these bad experiences and allow yourself to create new ones in spite of them, you will achieve a fulfilling and happier lifestyle much quicker.

    • to create new ones in spite of them you will achieve a fulfilling and happier

      to create new ones in spite of them you will achieve a fulfilling and happier

    A2

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • seemed to be in spite of the face and beyond its  control, rather than a part of its own expression.

      seemed to be in spite of the face and beyond its  control, rather than a part of its own expression.

    • in spite of himself. But he said  with a struggle, “You think not.”

      in spite of himself. But he said  with a struggle, “You think not.”

    B2

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • In spite of these horror stories, many industry insiders say the total cost of owning a car should fall as EVs become more popular.

      In spite of these horror stories, many industry insiders say the total cost of owning a car should fall as EVs become more popular.

    • In spite of these horror stories, many industry insiders say the total cost of owning a car should fall as EVs become more popular.

      In spite of these horror stories, many industry insiders say the total cost of owning a car should fall as EVs become more popular.

    B1

    The accidental discovery that could help solve fashion's biggest problem

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    • So in spite of the distance, in spite of the fact that we were meeting through Teams, we found really very quickly a common ground, a common interest and a common ambition.

      So in spite of the distance, in spite of the fact that we were meeting through Teams, we found really very quickly a common ground, a common interest and a common ambition.

    • So in spite of the distance, in spite of the fact that we were meeting through teams, we found really very quickly a common ground, a common interest, and

      So in spite of the distance, in spite of the fact that we were meeting through teams, we found really very quickly a common ground, a common interest, and

    B1

    Gen Z is driving the Starbucks unionization movement

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    • And we're standing here, having succeeded in spite of everything that has been done to try and prevent this.

      And we're standing here, having succeeded in spite of everything that has been done to try and prevent this.

    B1

    Stop Trying to Be Nice All the Time

    03:16Stop Trying to Be Nice All the Time
    • We might, for example, have to tell a romantic partner that, in spite of our deep affection for them, we don’t see ourselves being together for the long term. 

      We might, for example, have to tell a romantic partner that, in spite of our deep affection for them, we don’t see ourselves being together for the long term. 

    B1

    Never Before Seen Views Of The Sun | March 29, 2022

    10:00Never Before Seen Views Of The Sun | March 29, 2022
    • ... they're determined to take a trip in spite of the sticker shock.

      ... they're determined to take a trip in spite of the sticker shock.

    B1

    First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source

    17:32First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source
    • In spite of the general public dislike of all foreign studies, students in my school gradually increased after my return from America.

      In spite of the general public dislike of all foreign studies, students in my school gradually increased after my return from America.

    B1