1.   Sheer despite was the sole reason for her hurtful comments.

2.   Erm, this whole area of learning theory is a very traditional area but it has it has been very influential actually very recently, despite being very ancient.

3.   And football coach Dana Dimel, despite being in desperate need of a running game, is saying and doing all the right things.

4.   But despite being overmatched at both ends Temple kept the Minuteman lead under double digits, and mounted a rally.

5.   Despite being an ethnic Chinese Christian in a predominantly Muslim, Malay chauvinist state, he has managed to thrive.

6.   Holmgren, despite being fastidious and organized, has made room for these freewheeling players.

7.   On the upside, she said, the boat is fast despite is lackluster performance so far.

8.   Despite Monday being an official holiday in Germany, Weinrich was expected to be taken before a magistrate to hear the charges against him.

9.   In the meantime, Law said air quality and visibility level were good despite less rainfall in the past two days.

10.   Despite is wide-ranging scope, the protocol has only been used to approve two measures since it was adopted.