She felt rested after the few minutes down, despite the tension.

Despite the fall in the stock market and the tension over Iraq, bond prices were little changed.

Her smile seemed genuine despite the tension growing in the room.

Yet despite the mutual tension between them, they were still friendly enough.

Amy is still living at home, despite tension between her and Mack.

Michael got out of the chair, shaking his head, smiling still, despite the tension he felt.

"I can see that," he said, smiling despite the tension in his soft voice.

Despite high tensions, April 20 passed without incident, exactly as the administration predicted.

The players asked him to come, and he did so, despite tensions gathering in Milan.

"Quite certain," and a smile curved her lips despite the tension of the moment.