Example sentences of "but despite [art] [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But despite the advantages of focusing on broad liquidity , there were considerable problems in operating statutory reserve requirements : |
| 2 | But despite the difficulties of reaching the camps , relief workers and supplies are getting through , A doctor and a nurse from the British charity Oxfam are already at Ebenat camp , and Danish health workers are setting up health services for the 5000 people there . |
| 3 | But despite the promptings of Jamie Redknapp , it was all too frenetic . |
| 4 | But despite the problems of trying to ensure the food goes to the right people and does not cause any injury , Mr Major believes that using parachute air drops to the most dangerous areas would have value . |
| 5 | But despite the attempts by brewers to attract women and families , pubs are still dominated by men and young people , Mintel concludes . |
| 6 | But despite the differences of opinion that exist — ones that are generally between individuals rather than any factions based on club or country — there is one area of consensus that prevails : That any new laws be given a trial period of at least one year . |
| 7 | After this , employment levels improved in all regions , but despite the beginnings of ‘ regional policy ’ from 1934 ( McCrone , 1969 ) , employment change was more favourable to the ‘ South ’ than the ‘ North ’ in all years before 1973 except 1937 and 1939 ( Crouch , 1989 ; excluding the war years 1940–45 ) . |
| 8 | They had placed linen wadding soaked in water around her to keep her body cool , but despite the attentions of the attendants there was no stopping the persistent flies , and although it was still early enough in the season of shemu for the sun 's heat to be mild , her face was already puffy . |
| 9 | The government tried to implement a ‘ scientific ’ approach to crime , but despite the exhortations of officials , headmen did not report crimes promptly . |