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April services growth is at a five-month high despite inflation.

1. high in spite inflation
2. high despite inflation
3. high in spite by inflation
4. high despite of inflation

Correct answer: high despite inflation

Solution

The phrase "despite inflation" is grammatically correct because "despite" is followed directly by a noun. The other options contain incorrect or awkward preposition usage.

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