This success was achieved despite U.S. military advice and assistance.

The Mortality rate rose eventually to ten settlers a day, despite the care and assistance of the local Indians.

Despite public and private assistance, they are struggling to eke out a living.

The town is booming despite minimal assistance from the state government.

Despite assistance from his friends, he was never able to secure a permanent salaried position such as a curatorship in a museum.

In the period from 2003 to 2011 it resumed its upward trajectory, despite declining foreign assistance, averaging over 5% a year.

Despite outside assistance, reconstruction took a very long time.

But despite such assistance, more than 200 families are still working with aid groups to get back on their feet, Mr. Gregory said.

It will soon be shut down altogether, despite considerable financial assistance from the city.

Despite the additional financing and assistance, the technological transformation has not been easy.