Despite its elite membership, H.R.D.I. has maintained a low public profile.

Norway, for example, has assumed such a commitment since the mid 1950s despite its membership in NATO.

Despite its very small membership at the start, the FMS soon grew to well over 1.000 members, with branches in most regions of the country:

Despite its relatively low membership, it is widely viewed as a wealthy and successful gang, controlling Tokyo's fashionable Ginza district.

Despite his membership of the UVF there was no paramilitary displays at the funeral.

One political cartoon showed Britain in bed with the United States, despite Britain's membership in the European Union.

Despite his membership in a Reform congregation, he often attended an Orthodox synagogue on the High Holy Days.

But he did not explain why he had played at the club for years despite its all-white membership.

Even so, though, it's pretty clear that Pritchart and Giancola are rivals, despite his membership in her Cabinet.

Greece, was also one of the few who collaborated with the Soviet Union, despite its membership in NATO.