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The phrase "despite drawing" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected outcome or situation. Example: Despite drawing the shortest straw, Sarah was determined to make the most of her assigned task and put in extra effort to complete it successfully.
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Greene remained affectionate toward Philby, despite drawing public scorn for his support of a traitor.
Despite drawing his first game as manager, Southampton overall are unbeaten in their last six games.
The last English sides promoted despite drawing more often than winning are Rochdale and Bradford City.
On Tuesday, they lost to Tampa Bay's Victor Zambrano despite drawing seven walks.
Fox placed first for the night over all despite drawing more modest ratings at 9 for "Bones" (9.9 million).
Despite drawing 400 students and 5,000 spectators, last season ended with significant debts and an inadequate operating budget.
Despite drawing nine walks, the Yankees were shut out by their widest margin in nearly two years.
ABC was fourth over all, despite drawing 14.3 million viewers at 9 for "Dancing With the Stars".
Despite drawing attention for its frank depiction of sex, the show did not prove to be a ratings success.
Despite drawing only about 3m viewers each evening ("American Idol" gets 15m) the channel is commonly accused of poisoning political discourse in the country.
And despite drawing both international condemnation and an International Criminal Court indictment for his crimes in Darfur, the president of Sudan, Omar el-Bashir, rules with impunity.
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