11.   In other cases, the killings occurred despite precautions.

12.   Moreover, this steady rise has occurred despite a remarkable economic boom.

13.   Norris said the release occurred despite several safeguards built into the system.

14.   That occurred despite slightly higher consumption.

15.   The abuses occur despite federal consumer protection laws.

16.   The boost for Bush occurred despite an apparent lack of public interest in the convention.

17.   The hijacking occurred despite heavy security at airports, train terminals and other public places in the wake of the gassing.

18.   The overall drop occurred despite rising insurance premiums that have bedeviled employers and individual consumers.

19.   The recent declines in airline stock prices have occurred despite the steady support from Wall Street analysts.

20.   The spurts have occurred despite economic data that continues to paint a bleak picture of the world economy.