11.   Interviews with voters in Los Angeles and neighboring communities have revealed that these fears and insecurities persist despite statistics that show the regional economy is rebounding.

12.   Most telling, Torre persisted despite the death of his brother Rocco and the precarious health of his brother Frank, himself a former big-league star.

13.   Some conference attendees persist despite failure.

14.   Studies show these magical beliefs persist despite this scientific age that debunks fears of black cats and broken mirrors as total nonsense.

15.   That demand has persisted despite lower prices for crude oil.

16.   The concerns persist despite progress by ship owners in disposing of waste, the report says.

17.   The gap between repairs in lower-income neighborhoods and those better off persists despite a massive effort to assist disaster victims.

18.   The feud has persisted despite settlement efforts that even included international arbitration.

19.   The increases have persisted despite improved treatments and drugs, and as environmental regulations have cleared away much of the air pollution in U.S. cities.

20.   The problems persist despite a roaring economy.