Sentence examples for wanted, despite from inspiring English sources

With enormous courage Susan for three years maintained the life she wanted despite a struggle with cancer.

Their desire meant they got the result they wanted despite the disruption and the set piece provided the platform for their tries.

He compromised in 2000 to pass the tougher gun-control laws the governor wanted, despite fierce opposition from people in his own district.

On 30 April the constitutional court gave Nkurunziza the decision he wanted, despite having earlier endorsed the Arusha accord's [a peace deal signed in Arusha, Tanzania, in 2000] clear indication that presidents should serve for only two terms.

When Al Franken became the 60th Democratic vote, for instance, pundits declared that Obama now had the power to pass any economic or health care plan he wanted — despite the fact that holding 60 senators together on any one vote is like trying to organize the Gosselin family photo.

Why she tried HIIT: I was not seeing the toning I wanted despite years of working out regularly.

Henry tells Connie to do what she wants despite what her parents want.

You can put a bomb there where you want despite all the security measures".

We just encourage the pupils that they can achieve anything they want despite their circumstances here".

He doesn't always get what he wants despite his reputation, but this is far from the end".

Their families are yet to receive full answers and the final resolution they want despite years of legal action.