Sentence examples for despite pockets from inspiring English sources

The report says of secondary education that "despite pockets of high performance, secondary schools in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber are among the worst in the country overall.

Technology stocks weakened despite pockets of strength in the computer chip and Internet sectors.

Despite pockets of passion, and a compelling history, Davis Cup is losing traction globally.

Despite pockets of good practice, treatment of these most vulnerable members of our society can be shockingly poor.

Indeed, despite pockets of severe deprivation, Dundee's story is that of a city increasingly defined by its culture and creativity.

That has made her wildly popular in a state that, despite pockets of liberal thinking, is largely conservative.

The past couple of years have seen an unprecedented opening of opportunities in such countries, despite some pockets of resistance in Asia and elsewhere.

Despite some pockets of poverty, it is a very wealthy city, home to many vast private fortunes, both French and foreign.

But from that high point the film cruises and, despite small pockets of turbulence on the way, makes a secure landing in Recovery, USA.

Despite the pockets of strength, however, the company said it would not be able to meet its previous cash-flow growth target for the year.

Despite these pockets of support and the loyalty of some of his friends, the press continued to hound the old man.