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Examples:be snubbed despite showing good intentions—remain perplexed despite much thought—great despite minor blemishes—silvery spear point actually made of pewter (idiom); fig. worthless despite an attractive exterior—not be wiser despite being older—lit. not change, despite repeated admonition—householder who refuses vacate his home despite pressure from property developers—soft on the inside despite one's hard shell—old but vigorous (idiom); hale and hearty despite the years—Despite superficially new policies, the substance remains unchanged.—must do it, despite everything—undertake a task despite criticism (idiom); to bear the burden of office willingly—lit. sitting at ease in a fishing boat despite storms (idiom); stay calm during tense situation—persisting despite trials and tribulations (idiom); conspicuous determination—(used between two identical verbs) despite—ambitious despite lack of ambition—achieve one's final aim despite apparent setback—lit. sitting at ease in a fishing boat despite wind and storm (idiom); stay calm during tense situation—friends despite the difference in age—die of illness or injury despite having received medical help—remain cheerful (despite a crisis)—the Winnowing Basket in the southern sky, and the Big Dipper in the north (idiom); sth. which, despite its name, is of no practical use—continue despite repeated prohibition [idiom.]— |