Example sentences of "despite [art] fact that [pron] know " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mungo was disappointed , despite the fact that he knew the question was reasonable . |
| 2 | When , on demobilisation , Freddie returned to Scotland , expecting to step into the role of country squire or glorified estate manager — despite the fact that he knew nothing about agriculture — it had been a shock to find himself coldly received by his in-laws and his wife , who informed him that she definitely intended to start divorce proceedings . |
| 3 | The plaintiff went for a ride in a private plane piloted by the defendant , despite the fact that he knew the defendant was drunk . |
| 4 | The third reading , for instance , was slower than the first , despite the fact that you knew exactly what you were looking for . |
| 5 | A profound depression set in at the same time , despite the fact that she knew her bowel symptoms could now be controlled quite easily . |
| 6 | Despite the fact that she knew that it was pointless , Fran began to struggle , pride and a fierce determination not to give in making her twist and turn in his hold . |