Sentence examples for for and despite from inspiring English sources

Leigh was duly sent for, and despite having no previous acting experience, was signed up to a seven-year contract.

Some may mock, but it's a good thing to go to work for – and despite the cuts, efficiency drives and press hostility, I'll still be here, because it's worthwhile and I love it.

It was the affectionate and intense relationship that the novelist had yearned for, and despite their differences in background the two men remained in close contact even after Forster left Egypt and el-Adl settled down with a wife and a child.

Whether you like Trump or not, it is very easy to understand what he stands for, and despite his alleged improvised style his behavior is fairly predictable, which is an asset when it comes to attracting votes.

Due to increasing demand for services and despite support for procurement, stock-outs of essential medicines were common throughout the implementation period and remained below 40%.

Whatever happens, analysts anticipate relatively high prices for consumers and, despite higher fuel costs, strong returns for most utilities for the next year or two.

He's on his way back home, either for a few months or for good and, despite his unsettled future, he smiles.

Kruise Reddick all but secured the points for Flames and despite Gabriel Levesque got another for Stars, Rhett Rachinski and Brett Ferguson rounded things off.

Kahn Fotuali'i then crossed for Saints and, despite Sam Twomey's late try for the hosts, Northampton held on.

A woman felt sorry for them and, despite high feed prices, paid $40 for the pair and took them home as pets.

Despite having been around for millennia, and despite being a staple in multiple cultures for a myriad of benefits, it is largely unknown here in the United States.