Sentence examples for despite initial threats from inspiring English sources

Opinions differ on just how reluctant furious Rangers fans were to accept him into the Ibrox fold, but despite initial threats and media coverage of burning scarves outside the ground, their season ticket sales and average attendance was not affected.

Despite initial threats of heavy thunderstorms and strong gusts, Florida was spared from direct impact.

Despite its initial threat, Chris caused little impact in the Lesser Antilles.

However, Cardiff have been impressed by a man who has stabilised the Hornets at Championship level despite an initial relegation threat when he first took charge.

Despite initial nervousness, though, she agreed.

As did Grange, despite initial doubts.

Forthright, affecting and, despite initial appearances, decidedly non-exploitative.

Neither, despite initial optimism, was over by Christmas.

Yet, despite initial success, the early years were never easy.

Despite initial scepticism, farmers eventually bought them in droves.

However, despite initial treatment, ∼15% of women eventually require surgery.