These theories thrive, despite resistance from the statisticians, because they explain everyday experience.
It started last Friday – despite resistance from myself and my family.
Despite resistance from the business community, experts warn that Chile's neoliberal water model cannot be sustained.
Despite resistance from local church members like Mr. Little, there is support and excitement in the community as well.
The House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, despite resistance from conservative Democrats, vowed on Sunday that a health care overhaul would pass.
In 1986, the Goldwater-Nichols Act restructured the military, despite resistance from the leaders of the uniformed branches.
Despite resistance from South Asians, who feared increased Creole domination, Suriname became independent on Nov. 25, 1975.
The first African-American homeowner moved to Levittown in 1955, Mr. Ruff said, despite resistance from neighbors even then.
Despite resistance from Republicans, the House passed a bill with a public option, helping to raise Mr. Weiner's stature on Capitol Hill.
The story follows a black family in Chicago preparing to move into a big, fancy house, despite resistance from their conservative white neighbors.
It was young gay rights advocates who successfully pushed to legalize same-sex unions, despite resistance from the Roman Catholic Church.
