Despite its international profile, however, the film was banned by state authorities in Mainland China.

Despite their increased profile, Greens were not invited to the leadership debates.

Despite the band's profile, none of the singles made the Hottest 100 that year.

Despite its apocalyptic international profile, acid rain wasn't much of an issue in Britain.

Despite her high profile she never ran for political office.

Despite its low profile, the party has gained a respectable proportion of the primary Senate vote in some states.

Many analysts are down on Morgan's stock, despite the bank's rising profile in world deal-making.

It was a humble ending for a man who, despite his high profile, was a private person with no immediate family.

Despite his low profile, he was one of Blair's closest political aides.

Despite his high profile on television screens, he has admitted to never watching television himself.