By the 1980s this had come to be called 'local' economic policy, despite its national origins.

No one called the state's emergency hot line, despite state reporting requirements.

You can hardly call the girl a child, despite her body.

Another never called her back about an interview, despite weekly phone messages.

He's in an orange color and is called as "little bird" despite his size.

"I would have called you a friend earlier today, despite our short acquaintance, but friends do not spy on one another."

Smith was usually called Greenberry despite his two given names.

For historical reasons, Strömstad is called a city despite its small population.

He and Halas never called one for me, though, despite the urging of the players.

This makes 1992 harder to call than 1991, despite the threat of the war at the beginning of last year.