Sentence examples for despite a fragile from inspiring English sources

"This was achieved despite a fragile economy and volatile trading conditions.

MOSCOW — Fighting intensified in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday despite a fragile cease-fire, as pro-Russian rebels appeared to be close to capturing the strategically important Donetsk airport.

Despite a fragile temperament, one notes his decency towards his slightly awful family, his love of companionship, and his wry tolerance of those who would do him down.

Their feud is being fought in blood on the streets, in a country of nearly 150m poor people, 90% of them Muslims.The political system, despite a fragile truce this week (see article) remains at risk of breakdown.

They come despite a fragile ceasefire holding in the east of the country.

"Our 641 castles tell the captivating history of our past and are located in some of the most beautiful spots; it's no wonder that they've also captured the hearts and minds of those who took part in the survey". His comments come as new figures revealed that the Welsh tourism industry weathered the last summer, despite a fragile economy.

I had come to Guinea-Bissau as a backpacker in 2003, and it is one of my favourite countries, despite having a fragile political system and wrecked infrastructure.

Despite being considered a fragile or ephemeral material, good-quality paper that receives proper handling and environmental stability has been known to survive for over one thousand years.

The reports echo a suggestion this week from the Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, that the rebound will remain intact despite high unemployment, a fragile housing market and Europe's debt crisis.

But despite the beginnings of a fragile economic recovery, Portugal remains heavily in debt and vulnerable.

Assad told AFP his forces would fight to retake territory "without hesitation", despite ongoing attempts at a fragile peace process.