Example sentences of "despite this " in BNC.
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| 1 | How a spectator views an object is also not a simple matter , despite this century 's increased knowledge of the psychology of perception . |
| 2 | Despite this development , the struggle between the two previously warring factions has continued , the original republicans developing a populist , nationalist party , and the former treaty party developing a concern with law and order , and moderation on the national question . |
| 3 | Despite this common , oppositional identity , protestants in Northern Ireland retained institutional , class , and doctrinal divisions . |
| 4 | Yet despite this , many hoteliers are reluctant to invest in sufficient training for their staff . ’ |
| 5 | Despite this happy event , the marriage seemingly got off to a rocky start . |
| 6 | Despite this , at lunchtime Kathleen presented me with four hours ' pay and pressed me for a few more details to help her with her enquiries . |
| 7 | Problems have arisen despite this year 's cash for the NHS appearing , when it was announced last November , to allow for real growth for the first time in years , even after taking into account inevitable pressures such as the rising number of elderly people . |
| 8 | Despite this , liberals won a virtual landslide at elections last October . |
| 9 | But Elaine says that despite this help , she might as well be in an institution . |
| 10 | But , despite this resilient performance , its share price dropped 14p to 192p on fears of a renewed slump in high street spending . |
| 11 | Despite this minimal preparation , and regular changes of personnel over the past fortnight , they achieved a wholly implausible blend of skill , aggression and indomitable spirit . |
| 12 | Despite this the market treats Evans like a black sheep with a severe attack of Chancelloritus — the disease that afflicts any company that people think will be affected by the Chancellor 's high interest rate policies . |
| 13 | Despite this , VP Singh 's enemies kept the issue alive with the help of George Maclean , a former managing director of First Trust . |
| 14 | Yet despite this unanimous view , the peasants of the Central Agricultural Region were completely incapable of uniting amongst themselves or of taking any joint action . |
| 15 | Despite this , Mrs Thatcher 's European sympathies remained distinctly moderate . |
| 16 | ‘ He was very shy , and preparing teenagers for confirmation was not really his métier. , Despite this verdict , she became a faithful member of the Church . |
| 17 | Despite this diligence in the diocese he had more leisure than at Durham and much more leisure than later . |
| 18 | Despite this , it is amazing how many managers put inadequate live bands on tour . |
| 19 | Despite this difficult history , crucial alliances have occurred . |
| 20 | Despite this the common tendency in SI writing on most forms of directed or purposeful activity ( other than agitation or ‘ destructive creativity' ) is negative . |
| 21 | However , despite this , in Britain 21 per cent of Muslim women do work outside the home . |
| 22 | Despite this age difference they fell in love , and five years ago got married . |
| 23 | Despite this tiny majority status the Catholics in Peshawar , the seat of Islamic fundamentalism , are in good heart . |
| 24 | But , despite this ability to pick up on new innovations , and add refinements of their own , neither Paul nor any of the other pioneers found the backup necessary to generate significant leaps forward in the manufacture of equipment or the films themselves . |
| 25 | Despite this dodgy sideline , the station renewed Jakki 's contract after three months . |
| 26 | Despite this , these are impressive and long-needed safeguards for members of company pensions . |
| 27 | Despite this , Federated Farmers , the farmers ' lobbying group , is not calling for a return to subsidies . |
| 28 | Despite this , western companies are queuing up to win contracts . |
| 29 | Despite this , the government was unable to fire many civil servants : Congress objected . |
| 30 | It is clear despite this that not enough is being done , and the seriousness of the position is still not fully realized by the average person . |