Despite the latter's connections to the district's prior Representative, Case would win the election with fifty-one percent of the vote.

Henri Toivonen learned to drive when he was five years old, but despite his rallying connections, started competition in circuit racing.

But despite Uncle Bart's connections, this last honour had been denied him.

But despite his better connections, the tide of history was not in his favor.

He did not, and despite his connections to many of the purged officers he was never executed.

Despite its political connections, Peninsula Prep struggled from the outset.

Despite his high-profile connections, most people agree that he is unlikely to seek elected office or any official position for himself.

Despite Karami's political connections many years of experience, he was unable to end the war, however, and on 8 December 1976 he resigned.

However, despite Gwynn's influential connections, the Press did not experience any significant growth during his editorship.

Despite his connections in high places, Alford's life was one of failed ambition.