And things have stayed changed, despite the city's economic troubles.
Despite their recent troubles, the Rockies finished the trip with a 5-3 record.
Despite its legal troubles, the film was a popular success at the box office.
Despite the country's many economic troubles, the Government says spending on medical care will increase because of the nation's health crisis.
Despite Brazil's economic troubles, the early nineteenth century was a period of change.
He grabbed every opportunity for humor, despite his recent troubles.
Despite our troubles, I never doubted that we would make it.
Despite her recent personal troubles, Smith continued to enjoy the same commercial success she had before.
The mission was bigger than all of us, and despite our troubles it would succeed.
It was why he continued to serve her, despite their troubles.