Sentence examples for despite a downturn from inspiring English sources

But despite a downturn in some areas, midlevel M.& A. associates are still in demand.

Computer and telecommunications firms (including software and hardware) remain strong, despite a downturn in the early 21st century.

Sales over all have remained steady in recent years despite a downturn in new school construction and pressure on municipal and college sports budgets, the companies said.

"Ithaca and Kefalonia are so beautiful, even by Greek island terms, that interest remains steady despite a downturn elsewhere," Mr. Williams said, referring to a neighboring island.

Despite a downturn in the middle of last month, commodity prices are likely to remain strong, many analysts and fund managers say.

But the government maintained its cautiously upbeat outlook, saying that despite a downturn in national income during the summer and autumn, an improved outlook for jobs and wages would mean a return to growth later in the year.

Despite concerns about a downturn, analysts at HSBC think M&S's nascent recovery will accelerate under Rowe.

Despite concerns that a downturn in Asian economies could hurt short-term demand, companies are seeking to gain access to metals and minerals in expectation that fast-growing economies will soon rebound.

Economists daren't mention it in the months preceding a downturn, despite goading by journalists, for fear of it becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Even the University of Texas, which has the nation's top-ranked football team, is bracing for a downturn despite raising $35 million last year through annual giving, suites and premium seating.

How much would you be borrowing if the economy went into a downturn?" Despite the strength of the housing market, the chancellor decided against measures to check the property price bubble and put out for consultation the more contentious parts of Kate Barker's review into housing shortages.