She smiled and it was radiant despite her obvious grief.

On the evening of Sept. 11 last year, the group agreed to meet despite their grief over the terrorist attacks.

The two men stood like this for several moments, and then, despite their grief, began to collect themselves.

Shepherd, despite his growing grief, had to pay attention.

Despite her grief, Bridget has kept up grades, he said.

Despite his paralyzing grief, he wasn't going to die without a fight.

The American people, despite their grief and anger, have been patient as they waited for action.

And despite her grief, her loss, she did want to live!

Despite my grief, I felt a glow of warmth at that.