In fact, despite my desire to do so, there was nothing I could do to stop it.

She knew he had once been married, but had no children despite his desire to have them.

He was not an original man, despite his desire to be.

So, despite my halfway desire to believe her, I remained cautious.

He would never receive a full public education despite his desire for one.

Despite his desire for a reprieve, Tyler thought so too.

I've been here two weeks and, despite my desire to be productive, it hasn't happened.

Perry Wallace, despite his desire for further sleep, managed to look on with interest.

For example, Kitty has remained barren despite her desire to have children.

Despite his desire to hunt and kill the defensive, he didn't argue now.