Sentence examples for despite strained from inspiring English sources

Offensive tackle Jon Runyan, a key blocker, is expected to play despite strained knee ligaments.

And, despite strained ties, the top brass would surely first turn to China for reassurance, says Hahm Chai-bong of the Asan Institute, a South Korean think-tank.

Tuareg militias still operate alongside French and African forces in the north, despite strained relations with the Malian Army and the government in Bamako.

He played despite strained ligaments in his right hand and has become only the third Mets center fielder to post 20 home runs in a season.

Despite strained relations, a Turkish security delegation has visited Israel in the past month to examine remote-piloted vehicles purchased from Israel Aerospace Industries.

The Foreign Office confirmed that the deputy head of mission, Patrick Davies, went to Monday's blessing of Ahmadinejad by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and that the ambassador, Simon Gass, attended today's ceremony despite strained relations between the countries.

How to explain all the coöperation, despite the strained relations?

Despite a strained budget, New York continues making these investments essentially on its own.

Gordon played despite a strained left hamstring and scored 26 points after missing 9 of his first 11 shots.

Despite the strained relations, the Swiss government is barred from reducing its stake in Swisscom below 50percentt plus one share.

And despite his strained relationship with the president, his friends say he simply would not challenge Mr. Bush.