Sentence examples for despite defeat from inspiring English sources

Spurs decent despite defeat Despite the obvious disappointment of a derby defeat, this was not a particularly bad Tottenham performance.

Polls indicate it is gaining popularity despite defeat in the Scottish independence referendum as disaffected voters leave the main parties over their perceived untrustworthiness on constitutional reform.

The way in which Mr Maliki has clung onto power despite defeat is weakening and demoralising the army, government apparatus and the public in Baghdad.

Sunday 15 January, 3pm, Vicarage Road, Sky Sports 2 Saracens, in pole position despite defeat in France, bring Carlos Nieto and Kelly Brown into their pack.

However, Sanderson looked to the future with positivity despite defeat: "We've got a good squad but we need to stay fit and keep healthy.

There was satisfaction with the way the game had gone despite defeat and, as Odemwingie tells it, there was even time to enjoy the occasion.

Mr. Benson took office this year, succeeding Denise Woodbury, who had pursued charges against Mr. Horiuchi despite defeats in lower courts.

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Stuart Broad believes England can still defend their ICC World Twenty20 title, despite defeats in their past two matches that leave them on the brink of elimination.

In-form Justin Rose exited the event, despite defeating American Ryan Palmer.

Hereford were relegated from League Two despite defeating Torquay, who also missed out on automatic promotion.