The school has refused to close despite protests from parents, teachers and students alike.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment, despite the chaos all around them.

The production must close Sunday, despite the good reviews and the large audiences they are drawing.

All evening she has stayed inside, the windows closed despite the heat.

A village school in Buckinghamshire is set to close despite a campaign by parents to keep it open.

The company never closed a deal, despite the $75K fee.

Nor does the Federal agency have the authority to close the plant, despite enormous concern.

It closed on 29 December 2004 despite a petition with 15,000 signatures.

On Friday, they closed at $29.33, near their level in late 1997, despite years of solid profits.

Her base closed about it despite the disparity of size.