Sentence examples for despite the friction from inspiring English sources

Despite the friction, concrete progress was made.

Despite the friction, Manuel said, "I like Ryan Church," and Church agreed that they had a decent relationship.

Despite the friction, it seems likely that the record industry and Sound scan will eventually come to terms.

Despite the friction, Yasir Arafat sent Mr. Sharon a very warm congratulatory letter today, said Eyal Arad, a spokesman for Mr. Sharon's transition team.

Negotiations were concluded amicably between City and Liverpool, who have maintained a working relationship despite the friction between Sterling and Ward on one side and Liverpool on the other.

But, ever the consummate politician, he held on for two years after his reelection despite the friction between himself and his appointed successor, Gordon Brown, who became the new prime minister in June 2007.

"I have had the privilege of seeing for myself how books live in the world, how readily they can cross all sorts of borders and boundaries, how important they are in sustaining a human conversation through and despite the frictions that arise among nations, how intensely they can be taken to heart anywhere," said the novelist.

We don't give a [expletive] anymore.' " Despite all the friction, Church has no shortage of invitations to perform with symphony orchestras.

Despite all the friction, Chevron took the leap a year ago with a tentative partnership agreement with YPF, the Argentine oil company that is now controlled by the government, to help develop part of Vaca Muerta.

Despite the occasional conflicts the friction among the three men makes them a tighter and more responsive performing group, said Jane Lynch, who frequently appears in Mr. Guest's comedies.

Despite the recent friction, Ms. Mennella said she hoped the group's efforts would help find Mr. Helt.