He pleaded not guilty, despite his apparent acceptance of guilt from the moment he was captured.

Despite its acceptance in school districts nationwide, the Vista was heavily criticized.

However, there is limited evidence regarding the effect of conflict of interest disclosure despite its widespread acceptance.

Despite their de facto acceptance of balance-of-power politics, few were prepared to accept its corollary - the arms race.

Despite their growing acceptance, graphic novels still face major handicaps.

Yet despite Russell's apparent acceptance of his fate, few around him are convinced.

Despite his outward acceptance, she knew he was hurt by her insistence on keeping their relationship to just dating for now.

But despite its acceptance by our lily-livered French friends, the left doesn't like nuclear power, either.

Some opponents of the bill said they were voting against it despite their acceptance of its good intentions.

Despite the boy's one concession-listless acceptance of his parents' wish that he enter Harvard-disharmony ruled their relationship.