Sentence examples for despite dislike from inspiring English sources

Despite dislike of the smoke abatement program, Italian Americans strongly supported the reelection of Lawrence in 1949, in part because many of them were on the city payroll.

Despite disliking important aspects of the market economy, they see little alternative.

Despite disliking much of the report he voted for it anyway, because it was less risky than the status quo.

Moore, who praised Craig's interpretation of Ian Fleming's secret agent despite disliking the film, also passed comment on another Bond - his own predecessor, Sean Connery.

Despite disliking its quest to dye all of Holborn orange, I attended an "inmidtown" event at the British Museum on Wednesday with - as Guardian readers would expect - an open and inquiring mind.

"Too often people feel duty bound to stay in a job due to family or financial commitments, despite disliking it," said Stephen McKean, managing principal of Insight Career Management in East Victoria Park in Western Australia.

David Lloyd George also supported the King despite disliking Simpson.

Despite disliking it at first, Marge grows fond of it, and quickly develops clear road rage against other motorists.

Within the novel, despite disliking shows and being an "old style" collie, Lad's "sheer noble nature" enables him to win despite the going preferences for "more superficial qualities".

Gabriel wanted the album to "crash open at the front" and despite disliking "metal" percussion instruments, he was persuaded by Lanois to allow The Police's Stewart Copeland to play cymbals and hi-hat on its opener, "Red Rain".

And because Trump's victory was the result of a sliver of voters in a few key states willing to take a chance on him despite disliking him personally, he likely has even less time than previous new presidents to make good on his promises ― or face voter defections that would make re-election difficult.