71.   Despite the best efforts of the military, the new residents of Gitmo, as the Marines call the lonely Cuban base, are understandably unhappy.

72.   Despite the best efforts of the other actors, Hunter may as well be in a one-women show here.

73.   Despite the best efforts of unions, they have been making steady inroads there during the last decade.

74.   Despite her best efforts, the appendage seemingly had a will of its own, refusing to heal as quickly as she wanted.

75.   Despite his best efforts to charm his visitors, Desi is secretly troubled.

76.   Despite his best efforts, the festival has grown only slowly, probably a good thing for the level of artistry as well as the good of the surroundings.

77.   Despite the best efforts of a few sticklers for human rights, no resolution against the Beijing games has made it through the House or Senate.

78.   Despite the best efforts of high-powered lawyers for the record labels, no one seems to be able to stop the music.

79.   Despite the best efforts of his relatives to lure him with toys, clothes and video games, his place is with his father.

80.   Despite the best efforts of the league office, this well-intentioned reform movement is doomed.