The protests occurred despite a show of force by Israel.

Improvement in language ability occurred, despite the lack of professional treatment.

This occurred despite the fact that many supported private enterprise.

Q. Is true innovation still occurring despite all the bad things that have happened in the economy?

This occurred despite the fact that few if any of them were trained chefs.

The price rise occurred despite a sharp increase in commodity prices.

The declines at both occurred despite efforts by exchange officials to calm members.

This occurs despite former assurance by the administrators that no such thing would happen.

This occurred in 1787, despite the strong opposition of the Papacy.

The shift occurred despite the clearly different levels of experience and expertise in the campaigns.