Sentence examples for act despite from inspiring English sources

HSBC failed to act despite being warned of suspicious payments.

"But it looks like the authorities are determined to act, despite the price.

But the British government persistently failed to act, despite its legal obligations.

He insisted that it was technically possible to act despite doubts about enforcement.

Disagreements within the governing council may paralyse the ECB's ability to act, despite Draghi's best intentions.

We helped her realize that she could act despite her anger.

He criticised the police for failing to act despite being allegedly just metres away from the scene of the attack.

Hunt was also expected to accuse Gove of choosing not to act, despite being forewarned in 2010.

The government has failed to act, despite repeated calls by campaigners for cohabitees to be given increased legal protection.

But as the case unfolds, pressure may grow on Mr. Cameron to act despite the reluctance of some in his party to do so, Mr. Luckhurst said.

I encouraged him to tell his children not only the facts, but also about how he was able to act despite his own shock and horror.