And despite the island's tradition of preservation, the authorities have few legal levers to force an owner to maintain a building.

We are not, alas, a nation of poetry lovers, despite our great tradition.

Despite its relatively long philosophical tradition, however, Malta has no particular philosophy associated to its name.

Shortly afterwards, the Swiss Cabinet decided to join in the sanctions, despite the country's tradition of neutrality.

However, despite its rich culinary tradition, Oaxaca is a poor state and many struggle to eat decently.

But despite kugel's deep tradition, it is changing, even in Brooklyn, the center of American kugel cooking.

Despite France's tradition of sign language, oralism was the dominant mode of communication among the deaf when she was growing up.

Despite his family's tradition of harshness, Abulurd had always done his best to live well, to treat others with the respect they deserved.

Despite France's tradition of secularism, he has asked for state money, arguing that his mosque is a national landmark.

Despite Melbourne's strong literary tradition, there are no Melbourne suburbs named after writers.