Sentence examples for despite the powerful from inspiring English sources

Finns also have kept their cultural identity intact despite the powerful outside influences of neighbouring Finnic, Baltic, and Germanic peoples.

Despite the powerful solar radiation that has battered Venus Express, the craft has operated flawlessly since its launch in November 2005.

No one fought harder for it than he did, despite the powerful economic interests and many Republicans fighting against the designation.

Zarooni managed to hide what he was up to from the senior staff and management at Moulton Paddocks, despite the powerful effects of these drugs.

"Despite the powerful interests working to protect the same status quo at the expense of our students' success," Mr. Cuomo said, "this state must become a national leader in student performance".

Theirs are not the hoop dreams of N.B.A. fame and fortune; these young men merely dare to hope that athletic skill can propel them beyond the reservation, despite the powerful pull of family and tradition.

But despite all that, the powerful quake that jolted Chileans awake has left the country reeling.

Despite high points – the powerful 'Longest Days'; the romping 'My Sweet Love'; the brooding 'John Cockers' – most of these 14 songs struggle to leave a lasting impression.

MANILA — Despite opposition from the powerful Roman Catholic Church, a bill that would mandate sex education in schools and subsidize contraceptives moved ahead on Monday after being stalled in the Philippine Congress for 14 years.

Despite government efforts, the powerful chaebols still thumb their noses at regulations.

Despite the criticism, the powerful tweets show off the beautiful and various shades of melanin.