Sentence examples for notwithstanding him from inspiring English sources

He was given a hero's welcome on his return, notwithstanding him nipping over to France without warning the care home staff.

In the course of Fall of the Roman Empire Commodus unsuccessfully seeks to win Livius over to his vision of empire in contrast to that of his father, but continues to employ him notwithstanding; in Gladiator, when Commodus fails to secure Maximus's allegiance, he executes Maximus's wife and son and tries unsuccessfully to execute him.

The greatest tribute you could pay him -- dollars notwithstanding -- is joining forces with him next season and creating a dynasty in Charlotte.

(Conspiracy theories notwithstanding, those closest to him cite a series of personal reversals).

Bradley's optical endowments notwithstanding, Coach van Breda Kolff agrees with him that he is "not a great physical player," and goes on to say, "Others can run faster and jump higher.

Jacob Svetoslav's previous defection to Bulgarian suzerainty notwithstanding, the Hungarians restored him as the puppet ruler of the Vidin region.

His hypochondria notwithstanding, he lived to eighty-three.

Current controversies notwithstanding, his professional biography brings him significant credibility in discussion of economic issues.

He explained to them why, polls notwithstanding, voters would ultimately prefer him over his opponent, John Kerry.

McAlpine's counsel said: "Notwithstanding that the allegations against him had finally to be shown to be false, Lord McAlpine understandably remained extremely hurt and distressed by the broadcast".

His illness notwithstanding, it will not do for him to adopt a passive end-of-regime persona after the manner of Ronald Reagan.