They would hold each other despite the pain that the man was in.

Services are still held there, despite the lack of access by road.

He held nothing back, despite his reservations about the man.

They've held their position despite injuries, usually a good sign.

It holds no weight, despite the fact that we don't know.

"We're trying to hold our own despite the challenges," he said.

I held to my purpose, despite a boiling up of that other will.

He held onto his interest, despite a lack of funds and harsh conditions.

He held his job despite a positive drug test for cocaine while on national team duty.

He held the post for 13 years, despite considerable ill health in later life.