No money has changed hands, and the trade is unlikely ever to take place despite the decision.

And the school still takes pride in its history, despite the changed environment.

And then I had taken pity on him despite everything.

He had to take care around her, despite the fact that she could twist something deep inside of him.

Then he took her firmly in his one arm, despite the blood.

He took the opportunity, despite the risk that the changed circumstances produced.

Each frame can take hours to create, despite the enormous computer power involved.

"Take courage, despite the words of those who have no faith."

A bad spirit had taken her, despite all that the priest could do.

He said the step was being taken "despite our dissatisfaction with Soviet human rights efforts."