Despite the common use of the term "de-extinction", one cannot actually "clone" an extinct species.
Despite the common feeling of disappointment toward President Khatami, Mr. Batebi says he owes his life to him.
Despite the common perception of leaders as especially stressed out, leaders may actually be less stressed than nonleaders.
"European countries today are not at loggerheads despite the common currency, but because of it," noted Jean Pisani-Ferry, head of the Bruegel thinktank in Brussels.
Professor Schwarcz found that the wording used in homeowner insurance policies can vary widely among insurers, despite the common belief that such contracts are uniform throughout the industry.
Women taking fertility treatments can relax, researchers say: Despite the common wisdom, being worried or tense does not affect one's chances of becoming pregnant.
Despite the common perception that New York apartment living is an isolating experience, there are notably social buildings throughout the city.
Second, despite the common desire to keep the lakes clean, there is confusion over who is in charge of doing so.
But it says that despite the common perception that money helps in private school admissions, donors' children will not be given preference.
In fact, despite the common fears about the superficiality of election campaigns, this one has so far been refreshingly dominated by serious policy questions.
But cultural diversity persists despite the common language.
