21.   That continues despite a federal law passed last month that will place some limits on forfeiture.

22.   That continues despite a new federal law passed last month that will place some limits on forfeiture.

23.   That work will continue despite the killing, but the kidnappers have only undermined their cause by their acts.

24.   The attempt to disguise what is at stake in the budget conflict continues despite the moment of forced candor.

25.   The efforts continued despite failure and discouragement.

26.   The flight has continued despite a cease-fire agreement that was signed by the countries involved in the war, but not by the two main rebel movements.

27.   The insurgency has continued despite concessions last year that offered the Bodo people limited autonomy within Assam.

28.   The question of how long the Israeli operation could continue despite American pressure has become a major subject of speculation in the Israeli press.

29.   The taxation has continued despite the growing famine.

30.   The surge, which continued Friday despite positive news on consumer inflation, frustrates the Federal Reserve, which has aggressively tried push rates lower to help the economy.