What's missing is any clue why Gleason was able to advance in spite of his personality, because, frankly, he wasn't that funny, at least not in the bits seen here.
The Ravens advanced in spite of an offense that managed only 227 yards, their second-lowest total of the season; that was stuffed twice at the Houston 1; and that struggled to move the ball all afternoon, failing to register a first down on 8 of 14 possessions, including 5 of 7 in the second half.
Doyle is surely to be commended for her ability to advance in spite of being pegged in a purportedly derogatory manner by some of her LAPD peers...
In recent months, the government of Myanmar has signally failed to advance that progress, in spite of its supposed commitment to do so.
It was, he continued, an "irresistible revolution, which has advanced for centuries in spite of every obstacle and which is still advancing in the midst of the ruins it has caused".
To advance his political ambitions in spite of the ban, Hitler appointed Gregor Strasser, Otto Strasser, and Joseph Goebbels to organise and grow the NSDAP in northern Germany.
Many have faced few, if any, consequences at all — and some have even advanced in their careers in spite of the allegations against them, like getting a Supreme Court seat, or becoming president of the United States.
It was typical of a man who, in spite of advancing years, never allowed himself to live in the past.
Actually, the Yankees have advanced this far in the playoffs in spite of some of the relievers they have auditioned as Rivera's caddie.
Hairpieces have broad appeal in spite of advances in surgery.
In spite of advances in prevention and treatment, the burden of cardiovascular diseases is increasing.
