In spite of local support, Baker was not promoted until 15 June 1858.

She came in on a leveling seat, in spite of low local support in the county with only 818 votes, or 2 percent.

In spite of guaranteed success and support of his family, Wright declined the offer.

But in spite of overwhelming public support for price negotiation, 42 senators, all Republicans, voted no on allowing the bill to go forward.

In spite of critical support, the financial situation is precarious.

In spite of umbilical support, sickbay was freezing, and he'd left his jacket back in the computer monitor room.

The opposition, in spite of growing support among the people, gained only one seat.

Returns to the farmers are reducing year on year in spite of major support going into the industry.

In spite of strong support the mine owners prevailed in large part due to the economic depression at the time.