Despite occasional conflicts, they live in a remarkable state of harmony.

In the last two years, despite near-constant conflicts, only two policemen have died.

Despite such conflicts, the underlying tide seems to be in the direction of more sharing of authority with teachers.

Despite interregional conflicts, local autonomy was preserved to a far greater degree in the south where it had prevailed for centuries.

Despite various conflicts between Sparkle and the label, her debut album performed well, going gold.

The right thing, the professional thing, is to run the story despite personal conflicts.

Despite numerous conflicts, no nuclear power has used the bomb, no matter how great the provocation.

Corporate architects, despite clear conflicts of interest, try to act like public servants, with evident sincerity in a few cases.

Despite conflicts of interest, entrepreneurs and workers agreed that their companies would provide jobs for future generations.

Despite several small conflicts, no serious campaigns were mounted.