In 1941, Congress extended the draft, despite widespread isolationist sentiment in the country.

Despite recent anti-immigration laws and sentiment, legal newcomers can more quickly and easily negotiate the roadblocks.

Despite public sentiment, the road ahead is far from clear for Mr. Clinton, the only elected President ever to be impeached.

But despite such public sentiment, the Congressional vote was lopsided.

Prices rose despite growing sentiment that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates to cool off the economy.

He dealt with the media effectively, despite hostile sentiment from some sections of the press and public.

His Democratic opponent, Ben Jones, achieved a 60% to 40% victory despite heavy Republican sentiment in the suburban district.

In this campaign, no candidate has turned the United States role into a major issue, despite growing anti-American sentiment.

She said the letters of support were uplifting, despite broad public sentiment against her stand.