And they're actually immune to lots of evidence.

He did the work in spite of many obstacles.

In spite of all his efforts, he failed the exam.

I cannot help loving her in spite of her many faults.

However, despite its many advantages, congestion charges face some skepticism.

No matter how he tried, he could not open the door.

Independent Ukraine has been free of ethnic conflicts, even though there has been no shortage of attempts to incite them.

As a result, despite the EU s many successes, it still speaks with too many voices.

Although multiple trial dates were scheduled, Zak never formally appeared in court.

In that case, a recession can occur despite the central bank s best efforts.

Finally, the international finance community, despite its current problems, must be mobilized.

And the dollar s exalted global status has survived ever since, despite many episodes of neglect and abuse.

Multiple problems affect employment.

Despite their young age, they have been helping in hospices, working with the disabled and running various charity events.

Despite much hue and cry about it, governments have in fact imposed remarkably few trade barriers on imports.

Despite the Bush campaign's efforts at spin control, the situation in Iraq is dire.

Despite the dedicated efforts of many professionals, the response to the hunger crisis remains utterly inadequate.

Despite the government s best efforts to censor the discussion on the topic, Indians have actively responded.

For everything the country has done to prove its commitment to the Euro Atlantic cause, tangible results are far from evident.

The report was as scathing as it was scientifically clear. Despite many past promises of a cleanup, Ogoniland remains in environmental agony, impoverished and sickened by the oil industry.

All of this explains why Sulpicio Lines, the owner of the Princess of the Stars, has remained in commercial operations despite its many lapses.

Despite many past promises of a cleanup, Ogoniland remains in environmental agony, impoverished and sickened by the oil industry.

The past despite rituals that seek to commemorate historic moments is obliterated by an addiction to the now and the new.

Jahangir's March report highlighted many shortcomings in Iran's human rights situation despite the government's many positive declarations of changes.

Despite the ICC s seeming powerlessness, many governments leaders are engaged in strenuous efforts to block the indictment.

And, despite the government s efforts, childhood poverty also has increased under Blair.

Despite threats, they're continuing efforts to mobilize, demanding that the local authorities take actions to protect them.

But having existed all this time doesn't mean it's consolidated or built up a good infrastructure.

BRUSSELS On September 24, despite a system heavily rigged against them, Serbia s people voted in huge numbers for spring after a long political winter.

Despite the fact that numerous works on the history of France in the 18th century have been published and continue being published, these difficulties remain largely unknown.

We caught up with Faten as she plots for this trip with questions many of you may have in mind.

This undermines the potency of monetary policy notwithstanding bold and imaginative efforts by the Bank of Japan to inject liquidity into the economy.

Despite the government's efforts to provide immediate help, there were some problems with the delivery of food in the first two days.

Despite Mr. Zhu's efforts, opposition from vested interests throughout the government particularly at the highest levels impeded reform.

As oil prices rise, these countries dependence on the oil sector increases, despite all efforts to diversify their economies.

Even with so many failed efforts in the past, there is a clear window of opportunity for the United States and Israel to urgently push for a lasting settlement.

Although marked progress has been made, the Act is not being adequately implemented as yet.

Economic Growth s Many Recipes

Regardless of ideology

Despite its many successes since 1990, and the high popularity of the current president (Socialist Michelle Bachelet, Chile s first female chief executive), time is taking a toll.

Your efforts are doomed.

Your efforts are condemned to failure.

And despite all of our best efforts and intentions, kids are always going to figure out how to do the most dangerous thing they can, in whatever environment they can.

Despite the objections of the Sandinista government, being one of the poorest countries in Latin America leaves families with little choice.

But the truth is that Europe, for all the gallant efforts of Javier Solana, has been absent from serious politics in the Middle East.