Sentence examples for despite dying from inspiring English sources

So sweeping was support for the NLD that a candidate for the Sagaing regional parliament was voted in by an overwhelming majority – despite dying two days earlier.

The fronds may reach a height of 5 metres (16 feet) or more and, despite dying in autumn, often remain standing throughout the winter, affording cover for game in some regions.

During the 1970s, Kabul had miniskirts, rock concerts and Ahmad Zahir, the Afghan Elvis - still universally popular in the country today, despite dying in a mysterious car accident in 1979.

In the 71 years since the Yankees slugger Lou Gehrig declared himself "the luckiest man on the face of the earth," despite dying from a disease that would soon bear his name, he has stood as America's leading icon of athletic valor struck down by random, inexplicable fate.

Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is back -- despite dying in 1988 at age 27.

Joanne's date of death is tattooed on Gaga's body and, despite dying 12 years before her birth, Gaga commented, "I really believe I have two hearts.

Despite nearly dying in a yacht race in 1985, Le Bon continues to sail.

Vinyl has also experienced eight consecutive years of growth, despite almost dying out around 2006.

But promotion followed two years later and, despite Bristow dying in June 2010, his wife Thea took on the legacy.

Despite later dying in custody, all allegations of mistreatment were rejected by the coroner.

She's dying despite our best efforts".