Despite attempts to find him, he was never seen again.

Despite all John's attempts, she had refused to take them today.

Despite several attempts to put together a new ownership group, the Heat did not return the next season.

Officials of the group here could not be reached for comment despite several attempts.

Despite its attempt at reforms, some people still see the center in a less positive light.

And everything done in silence despite my attempts at conversation.

She does so, despite Oliver's best attempts to run away.

But despite several attempts, we hadn't been able to get a reservation.

Despite several previous attempts, the city did not incorporate until 1970.

Despite several attempts, he has not passed the bar examination.