But that these models have failed despite claiming to be extremely accurate is less excusable.
New Hampshire's voters, despite claiming to be independent-minded, took their cue from Iowa.
Despite claiming a resounding win, Boeing appealed against some aspects of the June decision.
All political parties, despite claiming to be secular, play the caste card in the selection of candidates.
And Giuliani, despite claiming the mantle of America's Mayor, never had Trump's star power.
Despite claiming victory in 2006, Hezbollah has little appetite now for another destructive confrontation.
Despite claiming to have sanctioned the man, it is understood that he was later promoted.
Indeed, despite claiming to be happy lurking in the background, his views and his record invite attention.
Despite claiming he's retired, Lawrence Block can't seem to resist taking a few swigs from the poisoned cup.
Security cameras showed he had failed to hand in one of his registration papers, despite claiming to have done so.
The documents show that Exxon gave Soon an additional $76,106 from 2008 to 2010, despite claiming to have stopped.
