The phrase "despite being told that" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a contrast or unexpected outcome in a sentence. Here is an example: "Despite being told that the project was due next week, I still procrastinated and ended up rushing to finish it the night before." In this sentence, the speaker was given clear instructions regarding the project's deadline, but their actions contradict this information. The phrase "despite being told that" highlights this discrepancy and adds emphasis to the speaker's actions.
What no one apparently disputes is that Zimmerman, an active neighborhood watch volunteer, saw Martin out on the street of the residential community; called 9-1-1 to report a suspicious person; followed Martin despite being told that wasn't necessary by the 9-1-1 dispatch; and eventually shot Martin at close range.
Thanks to the Treasury's economic forecasts, we know that people voted to leave despite being told that they would lose their jobs; despite being told that they would be poorer; and despite being told that there would be an immediate and profound economic shock.
Arturito's parents scoured the Internet and called pediatric hospitals across the country, despite being told that looking for help would only lead to discouragement.
The British prime minister came to Brussels seeking changes to backstop arrangements for the Irish border, despite being told that none would be allowed.
Hinckley and Bosworth councillors approved the scheme by Horiba Mira, a Japanese company, despite being told that they would be "facilitating vandalism".
Even after Mr. Lerner joined the bank, he continued to ask I.R.S. employees for information about the pending settlement that he had helped negotiate, despite being told that such requests were improper, the complaint said.
The fate of thousands of staff at Carillion was still uncertain last night, despite hundreds being told that they had kept or lost their jobs.
Good news iPhone 4 users; despite being being told that the free bumper (or case) wouldn't be shipping for 3-5 words, wond on the internet is that many people are starting to receive shipping notifications.
The scene with the "Homer is a dope" T-shirts originally had an extra line: "I told you, we're sold out!", thus filling in the plot error in the actual episode in which Homer asks for some T-shirts, despite just being told that they were sold out.
It was of interest to note that whilst worry about developing breast cancer reduced there was no change in perceptions of risk of developing this cancer, despite some women being told that their risk was low.
THE attendees of Advertising Week 2011 are being told that despite the woeful economy, there will still be advertising in 2012 — and 2013.
