Despite his offhand manner, I could see he was deeply interested.

Despite the navigator's surly manner, he had been a good kid.

Suddenly more afraid, despite his calm manner, she struggled to get free.

Despite his airy manner, the actor had seemed to be open and sincere.

But despite his nose-to-the-grindstone manner, a complete portrait is not that simple.

Despite his perpetually brusque manner, he wasn't a bad sort.

Despite her often stiff manner, she had a quality that made one want to open up to her.

Despite his cool manner, he was not up to facing people.

Despite Fowler's manner, he knew they were condemned to die.

Despite his welcoming manner, there was a steely edge to the man.