Sentence examples for despite endeavouring from inspiring English sources

Despite endeavouring to play some neat football Walsall were unable to produce any clear-cut opportunities.

In 1935 41 he served as Philippines military adviser (and field marshal), endeavouring, despite inadequate funds, to build a Filipino defense force.

Despite the hosts' endeavour, they fell further behind before half-time, Toszer curling a brilliant free-kick past Steele from 20 yards.

Despite this, we will endeavour to keep betting open for as long as possible until the announcement is made.

Juventus are bidding for a fourth straight Serie A title and, despite showing plenty of endeavour, Milan never looked like denting their challenge once Italy defender Bonucci put the home side back ahead.

I say endeavour because despite the big investments in this type of technology, we hear endlessly that they have not achieved the collaborative, knowledge-sharing cultures they set out to.

Warrington showed plenty of commitment and endeavour early in the second half, but despite creating promising scoring opportunities poor finishing continually let them down.

We endeavoured to treat all the patients according to these guidelines despite resource limitations and difficulties with patient follow-up.

Despite this need, there has been relatively limited SEA-based research that has endeavoured to examine travel perceptions and transport mode choice from a non-instrumental perspective.

Napoleon appointed him grand master of the University of Paris in 1808; and despite the emperor's plans to reorganize it along secular and military lines, Fontanes endeavoured to maintain its traditions and its religious identity.

Some endeavoured to sound cheery.