11.   He said the sale, to Tractebel S.A., an energy division of the giant French utility group Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux, would go through despite the protests.

12.   I was disappointed when, despite what I thought were legitimate concerns, she went right on packing her bag.

13.   Italy is currently helping to finance the privatization of the Serbian telephone system, a project that is likely to go ahead despite the sanctions.

14.   Pending Senate approval, the event will go on despite the ruckus.

15.   Richmond thinks it deserves to go despite being between conferences.

16.   Talks on getting easier terms from creditors, including former Chairman Carl Icahn, are going well despite some disagreements.

17.   The action against Wei went forward despite recent appeals by President Clinton and Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany.

18.   The cold reality of professional football is that game goes on despite what can be grotesque injuries.

19.   The concert, a salute to veterans who had fought in the Pacific, went on despite a dismal hard rain.

20.   The fighting goes on despite rounds of peace talks sponsored by governments in the region and cease-fire declarations by all sides.