Americans have often seen their country as a 'land of opportunity' where anyone can succeed despite his background.

Yet children are raised, and some succeed despite the obstacles.

And they lay odds that the company will succeed despite its late start.

They have baffled him before, and he found a way to succeed despite it.

Some Detroit schools are trying to succeed despite the district's difficulties.

He had not yet succeeded, despite weeks of effort.

Here they tried for some time to get a record contract, but did not succeed despite radio rotation and a movie appearance.

It's hard for you to know he may succeed despite everything you're doing.

We might almost say that successful businesses have had to succeed despite hierarchical organization rather than because of it.

Our policies must provide equal opportunity for all and give individuals the necessary tools to succeed despite social status.