Sentence examples for despite expectation from inspiring English sources

Despite expectation that Hamilton would make him look average, he matched him, outscoring his team-mate in 2011.

But Dennis, like his contemporary, Vito Acconci, for a few years indulged what by the day's conventions were "unaesthetic," "unpleasant," "monotonously uninviting," downright gritty visual and oral presentations and signage that, despite expectation, overrode the work's initial alienation.

Despite expectations, Mr. Williams said his stamina and skills were undiminished.

But despite expectations, Japan offered no new or concrete plans.

Despite expectations that their meeting would be tense, aides for both leaders pronounced it a success.

Eilean Siar – formerly the Western Isles – voted no despite expectations it would back independence.

A slump in corporate tax receipts pushed the exchequer into deficit in July, despite expectations of a surplus of £2.5bn.

Despite expectations of upward revisions, on Friday, the Department of Labor revised May's figure from 38,000 jobs to 11,000.

Emmerich's take was also not a spectacular box-office success, despite expectations of a Jurassic Park-style bounty.

"Despite expectations for renewed policy easing in developed economies, Asia is unlikely to be quick to follow".

"That's why I applauded the Obama administration when, despite expectations to the contrary, they decided to retain military commissions.