Sentence examples for despite the slump from inspiring English sources

The omens look good, despite the slump in aircraft demand that may last until 2004.

Despite the slump, they have maintained a comfortable lead in the N.L. Central.

Despite the slump, the Giants' offense remains fifth in the N.F.L. with 377.7 yards per game.

The company kept building despite the slump in the prices of its existing developments.

Despite the slump, some see the market inevitably returning to strength.

That is why, despite the slump in his business, he said he had refrained from laying off workers.

Honda is not alone in expanding despite the slumping market.

Despite the slumping economy and its impact on the wider world economy, oil prices remain high, supported by growing tension in the Middle East over Iran's nuclear program.

Despite the slumping gold price, Newmont's chief executive, Wayne Murdy, told analysts during a conference call that the company was on target to produce 5.4 million ounces of gold this year at a cash cost of about $180 an ounce.

Officials at Starbucks, which has recorded 12 consecutive years of same-store sales growth despite the slumping economy, said they supported the Colombian coffee growers' efforts and would continue to buy coffee beans from them.

Blixseth says he remains keen on real estate, despite the slumping housing market.