| 单词 | despite |
| 例句 | But despite their genetic similarity, maize looks and acts different from the rest. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It was clear to him what a terribly difficult and lonely life it was, despite the honor. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I’d said what I felt, despite the fear that it would be considered talking back to an adult. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She put the sugar bowl and the—ugh—cream jar away, despite her misgivings. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z A sigh goes up from us; despite myself I feel my hands clench. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite the heat and humidity, they were often forced to wear stifling head nets and gloves in order to protect themselves from the clouds of insects that hounded them. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z The white and yellow roses planted in old buckets are thriving despite the drought, because tía Fermina cares for them as if they were children. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I was still alive, despite eating the nameless fruit, so I ate some more for dinner. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He didn’t regard Collins as a father substitute, but as a friend, despite their thirty-year difference in ages. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The catalog seemed recently updated, despite looking like a victim of 1990s pattern choice. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I speed to the post office, knowing it closes at four thirty, despite my fear of the police, and rush inside to the window. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z When the time comes around, I walk to the Grounds with the Doorman, who has picked up on my recent happiness, despite the mess I appear to be. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Zafoona was settled in a bedroom for a quick nap despite her protests that she wanted to help, while the other women retreated to the kitchen to prepare endless platters of food. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Suspecting Moishe had connections to anarchist groups in Chicago and had helped assassinate Mr. Katz, despite only being sixteen, the police put out a manhunt for him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z It was the month of Hathor in the Season of Growing, and the air was cool despite the heat from the hooded furnaces that lined the courtyard. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z For starters, despite the fact that black people made up over 80 percent of South Africa’s population, the territory allocated for the homelands was about 13 percent of the country’s land. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The establishment of another official body for communication and not action was, despite C.P’s opposition, unthreatening enough to receive even Charles Steel’s vote. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, not a single person from Team USA, fencers or coaching staff, inquired about me, despite my screams of pain. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But despite the suspension of our official talks, with the approval of the leadership, I met privately with Mr. de Klerk in Cape Town in order to keep up the momentum for negotiations. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally I came upon a nearly deserted shop where, despite being tongue-tied at first, I succeeded in pawning a cup that belonged to my father. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He started running, pouring on speed despite the ache in his back. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He had already carried that dream for a long time, and despite what he thought of Odessa, it was impossible to let it go. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I side with him, despite the fact that I did the same thing to him myself, years ago. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z All I know is this: despite my androgenized brain, there’s an innate feminine circularity in the story I have to tell. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z For now I had begun to believe, despite all the talk of science around me, that there was a magic in spoken words. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It amazes me how, despite their big talk, they all work through the system. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I discovered for the first time people of my own age firmly aligned with the liberation struggle, who were prepared, despite their relative privilege, to sacrifice themselves for the cause of the oppressed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z By the way, despite our tremendous height gap, he and I weigh the same. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z However, despite the lingering meat fumes, my grandma never fed me anything other than bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, in consideration of my illness. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z A year later Sir Ferdinando Gorges—British, despite the name—tried to found a community in Maine. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I beg, despite knowing without question what I have to do. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Her hand came away bloody, despite the drenching sea and rain. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z But despite these revelations, he was an extremely damaging witness, for the judge found him reliable and believable, and his testimony incriminated nearly all of us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the aches, despite dizziness and nausea, despite it all, Rush still saw and advised patients. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z On June 6, he ran his colt in Aqueduct’s Queen’s County Handicap despite a 132- pound impost. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” Bailey says, wrapping the scarf around his neck despite the warmth of the train. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A violent shudder racked her body then, despite the muggy heat. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But she did relay it to my father, who despite — or perhaps because of — his own lack of education immediately decided that his youngest son should go to school. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom wanted to go ahead despite the risks. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I had thought of all these possibilities and more, but never that of Rosa’s death, despite my proverbial pessimism, which always leads me to expect the worst. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The sleet-spattered windows were rattling in their frames, and the room was chilly despite the fire crackling in the grate. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It’s cool to the touch despite being nestled against my skin, and I know that danger is near. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Still, her abandonment added to my hurt I even longed for my brother, despite his rudeness to me when we last parted. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z We were soon out of the town limits, despite his negativity. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I ran as fast as I could, despite my pounding heart and despite the deep cramps in my legs and my stomach. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As clear as Milagro mud, he added in afterthought, and, despite the tense situation, Herbie almost caught himself in a ridiculous smile. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He even paid us the same pittance he usually did, despite his threats. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I told myself that despite her past behavior, my teacher was a kind and loving person who had only my best interests at heart. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z She grows to love him, despite what her family might think—for his charm and education, his knowledge of art and his sensitive heart. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Yet his respect for Farmer, despite their differences, was beyond doubt. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She pictured his fingers, pushing against that line of chalk, reaching for her despite the barrier between them. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They doubted that American listeners would find the British story engaging, despite the updates. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z I’d pushed the dresser against the room’s only door and tied the window shut with a length of rope despite the fact that it was too small for a grown man to fit through. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And despite not having been friends for the past thirty years, Hollister had cared enough to dedicate his window display to Mr. Griswold in a time of need. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Other people will soon follow suit, and a fad will be born and thrive for a while despite its baselessness. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Colder,” she said again in Washington, D.C., despite the cherry-blossom promises, despite the white stone monuments hoarding winter light. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Embarrassingly, almost all of the traffic was the other way—scores of English joined the locals despite promises of dire punishment. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The Washington Daily reported that “despite the intense cold, the shell house radiated more fire and spirit last night than has been the case for many a year.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z It was good, despite the odor of rot that smoked up from it. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy, despite being exhausted, searched the ocean for their missing friends. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But, despite that, Reggie still wrestled with the guilt; he didn’t want to give up the grief too easily. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He cannot keep himself from smiling despite her serious tone and the nerves that are still keeping his heart from beating at a steady rate. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But, despite her exhaustion, somehow she still always found a smile for me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I can’t help it; despite warnings and ghosts and shaky boycotts and cataclysmic girl-destroying exhalations, I lie down, rest my head on Oscar’s pillow, and breathe in the faint scent of him: peppery, sunny, wonderful. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Moreover, Einstein refused to believe in the reality of quantum mechanics, despite the important role he had played in its development. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Just before the start of this service, I was informed that, despite a credible eyewitness account, the police department has no intentions of arresting the officer who murdered this young man.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The mayor also was there, despite repeated suggestions by the head of security that she return to her seat and enjoy the show. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z But despite those large investments that many wealthy princes made, all of their cheetahs were tamed ones caught in the wild. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He fell down at the sudden movement and shuffled backward on his hands and feet, drops of sweat beading on his forehead despite the cool air. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I looked past her at Babou, who had gone pale, despite the golden sun pouring in the car windows. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It was that bad, then, despite the white Southern legislators who insisted that they had a “wonderfully harmonious relationship” with Negroes. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z JT wasn’t there, and despite myself, I was kind of worried about him. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Tiny dominating at dodgeball despite his width, and always letting me finish second just by virtue of putting me in his shadow and not spiking me until the end. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Yet, despite their curtness, the soldiers, surprisingly, had not been rough with her. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z We wind up with twenty-four kids, ages five to fourteen, and despite the low-key relational upheaval, it really is a lovely sight. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Surprisingly, there were few incidents of panic in the park despite the advancing flames. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z I still hadn’t found a tarantula despite going out almost every night with Dad. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He has recalled that taste countless times in his head, and despite the wealth of apples in the area, no cider with or without spices has ever tasted as good. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Each morning, despite the unknowns, they made their legs move. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The only thing I was sure of was that I wasn’t meant to be a boxer, despite what Dad and Granddad thought. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z In the interim, despite my lack of college, my reading skills had allowed me to get better jobs. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I like that I barrel ahead despite the obstacles she raises. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He was about my height despite the fact that I was two and a half years younger. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z The lab’s future was still uncertain, despite a series of successful trials dubbed Operation Teapot at the Nevada Test Site in February and March 1955. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He did not eliminate or even soften in the slightest his attack on the black nurses, despite having the type sitting in his printing shop and ready for “improvements.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Dad said I could ride in the car because he was proud that I had done well despite the malaria. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She was pre-interviewed for television quiz shows such as Top Dollar and Lucky Partners, but despite her high intelligence and erudition she was never chosen. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I met a dark-haired woman named Janine who somehow loved me despite my schedule and the constant absences. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He was well built, well dressed, and well mannered, with nothing foolish or humble about him, despite the fact that he had just fallen into a ditch and been relieved of his weapon. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z As a little girl, despite everything, I wanted Papito to want me, to feel proud I was his daughter. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite all of Percyjackson’s power, despite everything he had survived, in the end he was helpless against the sheer strength of the giant - and the inevitability of the prophecy. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It seemed like every day, despite the grueling schedule and media interviews, another gift was bestowed upon me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But despite the cramp, its great charm, magnified by Odile’s decorative sense, gave it a cheerful, if not playful, spirit. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z They still, despite all, marched upon the enemy. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z So when I’d found a chess set at a Sale and decided to buy it—despite it costing an awful lot of tokens—I was counting on Ruth’s help. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Ironically, despite Bobby’s unwillingness to follow principles espoused by the Church, his life still revolved around it. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He would have helped me back up, despite his warning not to care. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Hers had been a lonely sojourn, and for most of it she had been hurt and hungry... yet despite it all she had been strangely happy here. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I tried and failed to imagine her, this woman who could after so many years renounce altogether her husband, break the bond that must surely have existed despite his long absences. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “It gave me a big thrill,” he remembered, despite not having won it for exceptional play. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Two people walked slowly toward us, their faces indistinct, their forms shadowy despite the blinding light. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She appears to be a happy, healthy girl with no visible signs of tomboyishness, despite her XY karyotype. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But he remained still, despite an odd urge to apologize and change the subject; he wanted to know everything about them. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Better even than the Welsh ones, despite the fact that he lived in Wales and had his business there. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She is unsure what to make of it, though despite her skepticism, she hopes it means she will finally be certain who her opponent is. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The president stayed good-natured despite enduring the painful changes of his wound dressing, the constant monitoring of his vital signs, and the boredom of lying helpless in bed. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mommy knows this and despite her personal differences with the new minister, she didn’t want to see what amounted to my father’s and her life’s work disappear. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She ate slowly, neatly, placing small bites in her mouth, patient despite her hunger. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z My sister’s transistor radio announced that all the schools would be open, this despite more snow overnight than we had seen the last three winters combined. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Celaena didn’t move from where she had fallen into the chest, despite her throbbing spine and legs. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z There is a shifting in the room, a murmur, an escape of breath; despite ourselves we turn our heads, blatantly, to see better; our fingers itch to touch her. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z As I lay there in the dark, I thought about life in America, but despite Teacher Sarah’s optimism, I worried that no American mother and father would want a spotted child. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z The residents of Building 1244 might have been staying put in Hampton, but despite their concerns, much work remained for them on Project Mercury. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He had virtually ransacked Africa looking for these life forms, but despite his searches he had never found them in their natural hiding places. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His skin, white despite the faint flush from yesterday’s hunting trip, literally sparkled, like thousands of tiny diamonds were embedded in the surface. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But it counts double for me, since I’ve never had an accomplishment before—despite my many years of trying. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Pearl, despite Lexie’s involvement, still knew almost no one besides the Richardsons, and Moody was often the only person she spoke with during school. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He was in his vampire costume, despite the heat. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Hunchbacked, he dragged himself over to me, and despite his size, we were eye-to-eye. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z How he followed the beckoning vision into the darkness despite Horatio’s warning that it might tempt him to madness. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z If they have the misfortune to run out of those provisions, even they starve to death despite their detailed knowledge of locally available wild foods. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He has, unfortunately, steadily degraded over the last several years despite this augmentation of his brain functions. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was twenty-four years old now and despite his accelerating mental decline was still employed by the Inter Ocean as a delivery contractor. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And for years, despite his family’s poverty, the man I killed would have been determined to continue his education in mathematics. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The autumn air was fresh and sweet despite the woodsmoke, and the stone roof of the church was cool under my feet. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Finally I recognized a mailbox held aloft by a metal butler that, despite his straight back and snooty expression, appeared to be crying tears of rust. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I had already seen in Rob’s mind that despite what they claimed their mission was, they didn’t have any qualms about offing a few kids if it meant getting the ones they wanted. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z This new generation of neuroscientists isn’t antitechnology, despite their cautionary findings. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z You had only to look around at the faces in the room to know that despite their strengths these girls would need to work hard to be seen. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I grunted, but I took my time despite the pain, remembering how Red Rabbit had behaved that other time. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything in the courtyard shudders for a moment, scarves fluttering despite the lack of any breeze, the fabric of the tents quivering. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “You know,” said Granddad, “I’m not getting any younger, despite my good looks.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z But I didn’t want to appear un- civilized, so I pulled on my socks despite the fact that they were damp and clammy with sweat. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She was sitting on a bench near the lake, with a coat clutched around her despite the heat. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He was making fun of his wife, but Obinze knew, from the muted awe in his tone, that it was mockery colored by respect, mockery of what he believed, despite himself, to be inherently superior. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The clock appears to be in perfect working order and has obviously been well taken care of, despite being left out in the elements. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z For fifty-five years he did not know his parents’ fate for certain, and despite searching, he could not find any survivors from Trawniki, the forced-labor camp where his parents had been sent. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z So we decided that despite the big crocodiles in the river, we would risk it and wade across. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z But despite the warmth, a pall hung over them, and the sun remained hidden behind clouds. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I’m sitting in the kitchen, doors and windows closed despite the heat. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In truth, I was more tomboy than lady, despite being past my tenth year. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The room was still icy cold despite the bright spring sunshine that streamed in through the window. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z And despite my guilt and uncertainty I learned to forget that I was a lone guilty black Brother and to go striding confidently into a roomful of whites. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z So is redness and swelling, which could explain why her red welts didn’t go away despite all the Benadryl she drank. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z But Mr. Brunner expected me to be as good as everybody else, despite the fact that I have dyslexia and attention deficit disorder and I had never made above a C— in my life. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z It was a bad-tempered animal, despite Roosevelt's best efforts to tame it. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z “Julius, despite what you think, I have only the interests of the People at heart.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Whites, on average, are more punitive than blacks, despite the fact that blacks are far more likely to be victims of crime. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, unable to believe in her own endurance, despite her already quieting heart, she stepped out of the cocoonery to take a last look at the world she wouldn’t be leaving for another fifty-eight years. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As I pressed my knees against my chest, I realized that despite the fact that I had followed her order to the letter, she still hadn’t spoken a single word to me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But the eight of them managed, despite the occasional arguments. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Sooner than Thomas expected, Teresa had found him and was sitting next to him, her body pressed against his despite plenty of room on the bench. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I had been schooled to present an unalteringly smiling face and I continued to do so despite the fact that my environment allowed more open expression. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z These heroes go largely unnoticed by politicians who prefer to blame those who fail, rather than praise with admiration and awe all those who somehow manage, despite seemingly insurmountable hurdles, to survive. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z She didn’t think he had even experienced true depression, despite the grimness of his surroundings and what would seem to others to be insurmountable obstacles. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Still, I liked having it there, despite its bulk, but for a few weeks that’s all it was: there, hulking and waiting. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Despite my selfishness, despite my whining, despite my stupid dumb luck in being the only one left and my inability to appreciate it, when they—they have nothing. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Mother had always been good at that, for she would have the schoolteacher repeat a section she was not sure of— despite the schoolteachers grumbling. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He could hear them clamoring above, despite the ferocity of the Gallivespians; there were so many of them that two fliers alone could do little to stop them. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Honestly, I’m amazed that in the end, despite everything, we were able to collect such a large population of kids that just never gave up. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She was familiar with these visits, despite what leases said about limited rights of entry, and she stepped back to let Mrs. Richardson get a better view. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z For the rest of that year and into the next, the sixty-inch, despite its painstaking engineering and construction, exasperated its handlers. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I had no doubt I had passed, despite the difficulties of the past school year; but what would I do with a matriculation certificate? Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I write it all in tiny print as legibly as possible despite my shaky hand while I wipe away tears so they don’t soak into the paper. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z But despite the clothes, Diana didn’t think her father appeared relaxed. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Cora remembered Caesar’s words about the men at the factory who were haunted by the plantation, carrying it here despite the miles. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “I love you guys. Even despite your penchant for inferior pizza.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z As our hypothetical modern visitors wandered through the hurly- burly of construction and deconstruction, they might have felt that despite the commotion something was missing. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z But despite my pressing new activities, I was not excused from my music lessons. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z When my mother grew up in the Bronx, despite rising poverty levels, the sense of family and community were strong. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z But in the end, despite his remarkable strength and skill, he is simply overpowered. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I’m not quite ready to be naked again despite our intimacy. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Seven stopped at the gate to catch her breath and, despite her anger, sent one more quick text. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I squat and, despite hands that are sweaty and shaking, unspool the ring from the zipper. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I even like his earnestness, despite the fact that I usually hate earnestness. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Blaine, despite my gesture of respect, gave me a look of pure disdain and with a laugh of disgust left the gallery. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We ride home, my legs burning as we go up the hill to our house, Mom going strong despite the heavy load strapped to her back. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z It was like we’d agreed to be friends despite those topics. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved that the flagpole wasn’t as heavy as it looked, and I carried it easily, despite the fact that the night was windy and rainy. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z My fingers jittered against the windowsill and my feet sweated in my shoes, despite the cold outside. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z But, to your amazement, despite superior tactics and a number of undeniable victories, reason is laid low. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z And I could have asked Cassie Hiney, who was actually perfectly nice and pleasant and cute, despite having a fantastically unfortunate last name. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z They made him unlock the cash register, despite he said it was empty, and it was empty. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z It’s still working, despite the cracks on the screen. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z The man raised the device and pointed it directly at Moss, and despite wanting to appear fearless, Moss still flinched. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Suddenly the world had an electronic postman who delivered the mail anywhere quickly and cheaply, despite rain, sleet, or snow. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z They had a runner on first—blond with wispy hair she couldn’t seem to keep out of her mouth or eyes despite it being in a braid. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z But it's cold outside, and the coffee is real, and despite what I just told Mrs. Janssen about my millions of tasks, I actually have an hour before my parents expect me for lunch. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z And despite knowing I’m not in the best mental or emotional space, it feels good letting go. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The sky above is grey but bright, despite the soft rain that is beginning to fall. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z More than once I tested the knot, determined that despite my vow, I’d run off. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Lane spotted her immediately, and despite whatever it was he was trying to do with his face, his arm that shot up into the air was the whole truth. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Unbelievably, despite Olmsted’s hectoring, Burnham still seemed to consider steam-powered launches an acceptable choice for the exposition’s boat service. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I didn’t know if it was the emptiness, the stifling heat, or the fact it was only nine o’clock, but I couldn’t settle into sleep despite how tired I was. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And being a Pepette, despite the restriction making candy off-limits to the locker room, still carried status. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It turns out that Didu and I share a lot of the same tastes, despite a fiery argument or two over color combinations. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I am not worried, Harry,” said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Yet the allied tribes of the Ohio Country continued to fight despite the likely consequences. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Still, despite these significant developments, there seems to be a lack of appreciation for the enormity of the crisis at hand. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The hilts of my scims knock against my neck, cold as ice, and despite the all-weather boots, my feet are numb. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Not until the sun has risen do they finally close their eyes, side by side in the black wrought-iron cradle lined with striped blankets that already awaits them, despite their early arrival. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Miss Anderson’s face goes stormy, and I smile to myself despite the danger we’re in. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When I received Joe's response to my letter, a scribbled note in the handwriting of a child, he could still only read at a third-grade level, despite the fact that he was thirty-one. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Just then, despite being deafened, I heard a girl’s voice scream out, “Will! Will Tweedy! You aw-right, Will?” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But despite its hints at the shift from modes to keys, Miserere mei is still framed within the medieval Phrygian mode, often noted for its air of melancholy. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Back in my troupe, my father occasionally made us pull up stakes and leave a town despite the fact that we were welcome and the crowds were generous. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But climbers continued to swarm to Everest despite the higher fees. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z As I sipped the tangy beverage, I was certain that the day, despite the loss of the counselor's cat, had been a triumph. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z My cap pistol was taken from me and, despite my tears, put out with the garbage. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Somehow despite all the sheepish grins and blushing and quiet crushing, Mike seized his moment and asked Violet to prom. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But the guiding spirit of the demonstrators was Nana Sita, who, despite his arthritis, was moving among the demonstrators in high spirits, clapping them on the back, and bolstering their confidence with his own. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I distributed the furniture among the various tenants, except the dining-room table, which was still intact despite the worms that had got into everything, and the wrought-iron bed that had belonged to my parents. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The one bit of luck I got is that the river here is pretty calm, despite some splashing from the wind. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z This is about Us, with a capital U; everybody who looks like us, feels like us, and is experiencing this pain with us despite not knowing me or Khalil. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z But despite this apparent munificence, the meat he’d been killing was very lean, and he was consuming fewer calories than he was burning. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Several women dressed in black came to the well for water, but the boy would speak to none of them, despite the Englishman’s insistence. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The door is tightly closed despite the commotion, a light shining out from under it. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z But despite knowing for many years that this day would eventually come, and having done everything within her power to bring it about, the victory she savored as the memo circulated was tempered with disappointment. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Apparently, the bodies made little impression on Herrod, however, for despite his lagging pace and the lateness of the hour he pressed onward to the top. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Lawrence had brought in the sixty-inch despite the warnings of naysayers such as Bethe. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He feels his ears getting rather hot despite the cold of the night air. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I choked back the hysteria that threatened to explode, but a small giggle managed to get out despite my efforts. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z We both know without mentioning it that she must have failed her year, despite the new school. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But despite my own situation, I do not believe that there is a large enough need for useful information about losing two parents twice. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z It could easily take twenty minutes to walk from one room to another, despite the fact that they were only fifty feet apart. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They made their way directly to the kitchen, where, despite Fry- pan’s grumbling, they were able to get cheese sandwiches and raw vegetables. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Chamberlin had planned the meeting as a trap to try to shatter Holmes’s imperturbable façade, and was impressed with Holmes’s ability to maintain his insouciance despite the rancor in the room. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z It surprises me how much strength the task requires, and soon my face is damp with sweat, despite the cold. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z One hundred years after the Red Summer, and despite significant gains made by African Americans in the past century, serious racial issues continue to plague the United States. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Luckily, I had been warned by my bunkmates that Mains was difficult to navigate, so despite getting lost, I still arrived with time to spare. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Against my better judgment, despite the fact that he is terrible, Cardan is also fun. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z For several months he had been the butt of various jokes played by the attend-ants and the miscellaneous loafers who hung around the station, despite his warnings and his notorious short temper. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z But in concert with its fellows, a mighty iron that subjugated millions despite its weakness. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z But the sky was too blue and the earth was too dry, despite the brief rains that came and went. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Winnie had no place in which to reside, and she decided to remain in Johannesburg despite the fact that the city was off- limits to her. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth as they strapped a fitted neoprene brace to my knee, despite how much the pain medication had helped to take away my discomfort. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They tried to pick up the pace, but their bodies hurt too much and they settled back into a slow walk despite the urgency. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z For a moment he looked even younger than his fifteen years, despite his mail and sword and the stubble on his cheeks. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z According to Ms. Bethune the results of the competition had been mailed out earlier in the week, and Fadi’s nervousness was growing, despite his attempt at patience. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z At home, mother told me that I should keep on going to school, despite the beating. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z A few of the gentlemen, I noticed, were drinking spirits, and one or two, despite the presence of the two ladies, had started to smoke. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “He’s still our cousin, despite what Uncle did,” Father said sternly. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed the pot of Baghdad sauce from a wary distance, and despite it being almost empty, that alone was enough to make my eyes water. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Mom refused to go to the hospital, despite the gunshot wound in her side. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Alaric loosened the collar of his ghost shirt, which, despite being see-through like the rest of him, was clearly bedazzled. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z It is not known definitively whether Mozart and Beethoven ever met, despite their lives overlapping by twenty-one years, but two more different artists, creatively or temperamentally, it is hard to imagine. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Out on the water, fires burned, oils somehow ignited and blazing despite the torrents. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z It seemed to us that, despite the many announcements of victories, the war was going very slowly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “She is the Storyteller,” Pinmei said, and, despite her efforts, her voice sounded thin in the echoing room. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z As soon as the mob dispersed he moved very rapidly down the Southeast Ridge without waiting for any clients—despite telling Fischer atop the Step that he would be going down with Martin Adams. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z It is difficult to believe that Henry’s modest plan could have worked so well despite these unforeseen events. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I try to drag him, but despite the fact that I know he's doing all he can to keep quiet, sharp cries of pain escape him. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The precious firm footing made it the fastest route north, despite the diversion. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I clung to the fact that these words were, despite their coldness, less harsh than the words he had spoken to me in the barn. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z How much privilege I enjoyed despite the obstacles I faced as a woman. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z His sandy mustache droops on either side of his mouth, and despite his relative youth, his movements as he sits are slow and deliberate. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z We later found out that privately, despite the confidence expressed in his statements to local media and to 60 Minutes, Chapman had begun to worry about the reliability of the evidence against Walter. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He slept on the abandoned mattress despite its dank smell. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat there in obvious pain, resting his finger on his lap and nervously smoking a cigarette despite the sign on the wall that said NO SMOKING. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The one that survived despite the Capitol’s plans. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The truth is that Lincoln, despite what he says, secretly believes he will die in office. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I tried to make her see that in this respect men and women are very different, and that despite all my bad habits I still adored her, but it was no use. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Only Captain Reed kept them moving forward, seeking out sluggish currents in the still water, maintaining their course despite the blinding light and the blistering heat of the west. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z And really, despite the rain and the fact that it's homecoming, I think I understand why Blue loves this. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Of the four fundamental forces, gravity is considered the weakest, despite its theoretically endless range. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z A neighbor was building a wood fire in one corner and despite the slanting openings in the roof, the smoke choked the kitchen. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Not today, despite the insult implied by his absence. Did you wonder at that?” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He wove between the trees, leading Annabeth at a full sprint despite her blindness. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z And despite everything, I was deep in his story, I wanted to hear the rest. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I bolted to the Medica, moving as quickly as I could despite my weary, footsore state. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I fall in love with it instantly, despite knowing I’ll rarely, if ever, get a chance to wear it. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z A judgment in his own favor, naturally, would indicate that the court deemed he had discovered the arts of rhetoric despite, rather than because of, Corax’s instruction. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z "And for the sake of her beloved brother, she will consent, despite her misgivings." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It’s their tension, their hair-trigger excitement and blocked adrenaline that fills the plane, despite the lax bodies of the passengers, their fatigue and resignation. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But despite everything, Father made it a point to let me have half an hour free each day. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z When Descartes produced his study of the rainbow he had to start from scratch, despite the fact that he was very largely simply repeating the work both of Theodoric and of al-Farisi. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z And despite their occasional squabbles, it was clear as could be that they loved each other dearly. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z But despite visiting the house on only a handful of occasions between her audition and the opening of the circus, she finds she is already acquainted with each of the guests. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The door pushed open and there stood Perilee, wearing that winning smile of hers despite red-rimmed and tired eyes. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z But as the others began to bed down, I found myself unable to sleep, despite my exhaustion, and I got up and paced the room for a while, watching the children from a distance. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He envied them because they were different from him, and because, despite their poverty, their language and their culture seemed to offer a viable and dignified alternative. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Matty thought he noticed a brief flicker of sadness in Leader’s eyes, despite the warm smile. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The upstart popular musicians, invited to bow at the altar of High Art, were at first dismissed by critics despite having delighted the audience. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z There’s an odor of witch about them, something mysterious and exotic; it remains despite the scrubbing and the welts on their feet and the time they’ve spent in Solitary. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, despite his initial prickliness, the young man warmed to the old-timer, and the two engaged in a long conversation. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As we faced days of grueling punishment, I was also coping with the fact that despite the newspaper article, we had heard no word from the North Little Rock school administrators about Mama’s job. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, in Reykjavik, despite being the recipient of numerous acts of kindness and generosity, Bobby began finding fault, negatively overgeneralizing, and snapping at those who’d shown him the most loyalty. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mo grinned, despite the tears trailing down his cheeks. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The stubble beneath her makeup despite her close shave. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Are you going to kill me, Veturius?” he asks, still grinning despite the blood dripping down his face. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The room seemed unnaturally bright for so early in the morning, despite the curtains being closed, and within only a few minutes, the headache had crept back in, claws out. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Some called for Prince Hamlet to be elected, despite his youthfulness. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z That would explain why he still had not come despite her pounding. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z His rites had gone so well that, immediately after his initiation, he’d been promoted to a kapteni, a captain, despite his youth. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z In previous assignments, even the one with Luzan, I had always been able to follow through with my initial transmissions despite feeling a moment’s pang of remorse. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Einar Petersen took a box of salt from his shelf and spread its contents outside the door, but two customers slipped despite this. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Thomas, not wanting to meet their stares, concentrated on the girl; despite her paleness, she was really pretty. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And despite feeling guilty for drawing hope for his own life from his friend’s desperate circumstances, he felt hopeful all the same. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He went on to say that, despite this awareness, “amazingly,” 64 percent of the adults in the survey said they had sent a text while driving. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z His hair was grey, but despite that and the slow, tender manner in which he walked, he wasn’t very old. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He led the way, and Kira, strong despite her handicap, trudged after him. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Yet Shenandoah, despite its perennial want of money, found the funds to post a warden at each AT access point to turn back all thru-hikers. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z My aunt crawled along beside her, somehow still conscious despite the loss of blood. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He did not take any interest in the discarded skins of famous goblin heroes and actors, despite all of the interesting dioramas. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “Okay, now go take a shower because you smell like a wrestler. And despite what you might think, it’s not attractive.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z But no matter what I do, and despite myself, I am pulling on my snowpants, wadding my skirt in between my legs, tugging thick woolen socks on over my shoes, stuffing my feet into boots. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Lemore was always pleasant company, despite her penchant for scolding him whenever he said something rude about the gods. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z To their enormous credit, despite the terrible ordeal they were put through, most of the marchers completed the route. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z She seemed genuinely pleased that he hadn’t cheated, despite having encouraged him to do just that. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I longed for the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tanganyika, the colossal lake where I loved to swim, despite my parents’ warnings about crocodiles. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Passersby do not look at him, not even a glance is spared despite his height and his pristine grey suit and top hat. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The sunlight flickered, and she thrashed in Cain’s grip, despite the agony shooting through her body. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But despite all that, Valley had overheard her mother saying the Dimblewits had pulled some strings and used some of their considerable wealth to shorten their sentence. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The idea is very simple, despite its magical trappings: in viewing the universe, every place is as good as every other place. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She loved him and despite her parents’ objections, she ran away and they eloped. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then two astronomers—the German, Johannes Kepler, and the Italian, Galileo Galilei—started publicly to support the Copernican theory, despite the fact that the orbits it predicted did not quite match the ones observed. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He choked and retched, trying to continue on his way despite being unable to walk straight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z And he was lucky that the kid didn’t feel like talking, because despite the complete weirdness of everything that had happened within Thomas’s known reach of memory, he felt calm again. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And despite the glowing moon, it was still dark enough for Genie to have a hard time seeing things in the grass, especially something moving as fast as a snake. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z For Holmes, despite the persistent deep cold of the first two months of 1893, things never looked better. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Einstein objected to this very strongly, despite the important role he had played in the development of these ideas. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Even at our own school, I could sense it almost as a physical barrier, that despite all the beaming and smiling, the mascot wasn’t supposed to dance with any of the white girls. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The giant’s pace was a ponderous one, despite the length and girth of those legs, and he was forever stopping to knock snow off low-hanging limbs with his maul. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Thinking how pretty her hands were, despite they were red from scrubbing floors, I watched her fingers move dreamy up and down the keyboard. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Even his opponents recognized that Harrison, despite his privileged roots, made an intensely appealing candidate for the city’s lesser tier. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I close my eyes and pull air inside, despite how my lungs are complaining and already seem full. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Alexandra, despite its problems and flaws, gave the lie to that argument. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Women were wearing minks despite the July heat. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z And despite the rolling thunder, he couldn’t be bothered to hide under the covers. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She was a child still, despite the ripeness of her thirteen years, and no doubt fancied a grand wedding even as I had done. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I spun around and stumbled toward the door, but despite my will it felt as though everything of Finn from the knees down had already begun to fizzle away. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Kabuo, his radio on, checked his barometer; it still held steady despite talk of rough weather, cold squalls of sleet reported to the north, out of the Strait of Georgia. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Alas, despite their nutritional advantage, most of these eastern U.S. crops suffered from serious disadvantages in other respects. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Behind him the bear was kindling a fire, and Lyra watched, curious despite her sorrow. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Their faces were implacable as stones, and the Elders, despite their power and stature, edged away from them. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I had to admit, despite the strangeness of the whole thing, Renee and Annette had done an incredible job with the whole project. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Because Jeffrey is such a naturally happy kid, he wasn’t generally downhearted in those early days, despite the illness. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z "Good Lord, despite those large breasts, and what are you, five foot six inches? You really don't know what's going on, do you?" March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z At Brown Chapel on Tuesday morning, several speakers defended the protesters’ right to march despite Judge Johnson’s order. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet despite such a careful approach, Carey did go out of his way to vilify one segment of the population: the black volunteers. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I stared at the yellow glove in front of me, streaked with dirt and black grime, and, despite what had happened a few minutes before, pulled it right off her little fingers. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z In Hartford, a handful of patrons take serious exception to Rosie’s nonperformance, as well as the continued presence of the Lovely Lucinda sideshow banner despite the unfortunate absence of the Lovely Lucinda. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We were standing in the hallway, which, despite my best efforts with the bleach, still smelled a bit of sick. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Knowing these things could not be changed— despite the words of men like Matthew and Luke— I cared little for such matters. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I was surprised to find Auri waiting for me on the roof despite the clear sky. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They made their way directly to the kitchen, where, despite Frypan’s grumbling, they were able to get cheese sandwiches and raw vegetables. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z But when US forces arrived on the edge of Prophet’s Town on November 6, 1811, Tenskwatawa saw no alternative but to attack, despite his brother’s instructions. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z But despite the fact that Reardan is a tiny town, people can still be strangers to each other. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Still, despite their circumstances, Morrie was taught to love and to care. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But as Neel had anticipated, Headmaster turned out to be a top-notch math teacher despite his impatience. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Although Roosevelt respected Rondon, he disagreed with him, insisting that the Americans’ food rations now be divided evenly among everyone despite the fact that they were already low. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z The cars are going too fast, despite the potholes. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z African elephants were tamed in Roman times despite the obvious danger, and Asian elephants are still being tamed today. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “They are taking it in, despite what it looks like, calming down after one or two class sessions.” Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z I turn to see if he’s broken his face or busted his head open despite the helmet, but he’s jogging toward me and a smile cracks on his face; he’s all good. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Apparently, it was drivable, despite those Pac-Man-shaped wheels, because Nemesis revved her engine and disappeared in a mushroom cloud of black smoke. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Aristotelian philosophers were still happily teaching this doctrine in the seventeenth century, despite the fact that there were two obvious difficulties. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Even biologists choose to think this about themselves, despite the evidences of the absolute inevitability of death that surround their professional lives. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And I started to realize that I hadn’t become who I was despite those things. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z The pews were decrepit, the bills were once so in arrears the electricity was nearly turned off, and the padre hadn’t installed air-conditioning, despite summer temperatures that reach 120 degrees. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Despite himself, despite everything coursing through his mind at the moment, he felt another pang of guilt. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Bobby tried a psychological tactic himself during that game, despite his oft-quoted demurral, “I don’t believe in psychology—I believe in good moves.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But I did pick up that sword, and despite the uphill battle, it has been a rewarding journey. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The upholstery and the rugs muffle her but we can hear her clearly despite that. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept looking sideways and all around, but despite her nervousness she reached a tentative hand forward and patted me twice. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Could you believe that, despite everything I’ve put you through, I love you, too?” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The funeral is a quiet one, despite the number of mourners present. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The rest had just pie, with no rabbit inside—despite what the servers were calling it. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z No, despite my anger and disgust, my ambitions were too great to surrender so easily. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The water is cool at first despite the heat of the room, but slowly warms up as we move our feet back and forth. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Her older boys, even her nineteen-year-old, stayed close to her at home despite the many distractions that emerged as they finished high school. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Despite the urgency, despite the world as it was at that moment, I felt content, maybe even a little more than that. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Claire was sick and getting sicker, and lay curled in Bronwyn’s lap, sweat beading her forehead despite a chill in the air. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z And I can think of one carer at least who went on for all of fourteen years despite being a complete waste of space. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no choice but to hurry with the burying, despite folks were already bringing in food and sad faces. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Once they discovered he was a big softie, despite his massive strength and his scary looks, they made them selves feel good by picking on him. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Communities such as Frankford, Southwark, and the Northern Liberties trembled as cases appeared among them despite their efforts to keep it out. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z “I always feel such matters are safest in your hands, despite the burden it places on you. How are your headaches these days, my dear?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z What Washington and the others discovered was that, despite the surge in deaths on October 22, the fever did indeed seem to be losing strength. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z All this was true enough, but sign them he did, despite his own reservations and against the advice of moderate Federalists like John Marshall. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He ran his hand over his bald head and, despite the tattoos and the protruding hardware, his facade cracked, leaving him looking all pierced and pathetic. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The audience applauded for three minutes, despite attempts by the ushers to keep them quiet. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I recognized Billy’s resonant voice easily, despite the years. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z A self- made man, the illiterate, illegitimate, neglected son of an army captain, he ached with dreams of wealth and chivalric glory despite the fortune he had already acquired in the Spanish colonies. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Although Mesopotamia had the wheel in about 4000 B.C., nearby Egypt did not use the wheel until two thousand years later, despite being in close contact. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Or might it be, despite all the pretensions about UFOs and ancient astronauts, that our civilization has not yet been discovered? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Fuller explained the auto had been used without his knowledge, but his enemies added this latest incident to their quiver despite the fact that Fuller was never charged with any crime. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He looked up into her face, despite himself. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Still, despite her craziness, Brigid was turning into a proper operative. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I try not to look past him at Courtney and Jupiter, who are currently slow-dancing...despite the upbeat Drake song currently throbbing through the speakers. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “Which side won the last match, Teddy?” inquired Jo, who persisted in feeling an interest in manly sports despite her nineteen years. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, the prosecution presented testimony from the victim, who, despite being coached through a rehearsal of her testimony outside the presence of the jury, could not affirmatively identify Joe Sullivan as the perpetrator. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Elias Motsoaledi, despite having been beaten and tortured in prison, never broke down. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite Ron’s frequent complaints that Scabbers was both boring and useless, he was sure Ron would be very miserable if Scabbers died. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z And suitors gathered, primed with friendly words, despite the deadly plotting in their hearts— but these, and all their crowd, he kept away from. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the love of a mother and a father for their son, despite my general health and well-being, I was still ugly. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Originally, I registered to teach in my own school district, but my mom informed me that I could make more money in the Newark public schools, despite its record number of failing and struggling institutions. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But later, his mother told him he had made a mistake coming back despite what she’d told him two years ago. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Reyna sheathed it and began to climb, scaling the column despite her armour and her supplies. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Despite all the trouble and danger we found ourselves in, and despite the fact that this strange new world had started to crumble the moment I’d discovered it, I was profoundly glad I was here. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Her first thought was to see if one or the other of the alley openings might be passable despite the billowing smoke. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z He opens each letter individually, and my heart begins to beat faster despite itself, even though I already know there won’t be any postcards in the pile. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z This is what the sitting room is like, despite its elegance. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d learned that mental training was just as important as physical training, because despite our team’s upward trajectory in competitions, my teammates and coaching staff were intent on standing in my way. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z In any case, despite the anti- climactic results, the test results were interpreted by the AEC as validating Livermore’s role as the developer of “new ideas” in thermonuclear technology. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z By the time the fire was put out the house had not, despite Mrs. Richardson’s fears, quite burned to the ground. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Within a couple of days I could stand, even make two, three steps, despite nausea, dizziness and general weakness. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z They stripped her violently, pulling off her slacks despite her kicking. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He peeled her off, despite her protests, and spat and rubbed at his mouth as hard as he could. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “I knew it,” Lovey said, still wanting to pick at it despite her exhaustion. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Her face, despite its cloud of annoyance, maintained a brightness in those aged eyes and a hint of a smile in that flat, wide mouth. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z But despite that, despite everything, despite all the woman on the bus had told them about the world they’d reentered, Thomas felt safe for the very first time since coming out of the Box. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z There, he annoyed his advisors by majoring in English despite his obvious brilliance in math and science. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z For despite the red carnations in bud vases gracing each booth, despite the zebra-striped menus, matchbooks, and napkins, the Zebra Room itself was empty. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z And despite what he says, I do feel sick. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I find myself smiling, despite the rock in my chest. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “It’s a weird genetic anomaly. I call it the Maya Paradox. I’m a world-class visible blusher despite loads of melanin. I’m pretty much a scientific wonder.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z It wasn’t a question, and despite my promise, I was angry. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She didn’t want to think about that, and so, despite the throb in her legs, she got up to dance again under the bright full moon. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Still, despite all our complaints, there were a few students who tried to reach out to us with smiles or offers to sit at our cafeteria tables; some even accompanied us along the halls. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z After Paniagua left, 3 Guys went without a single Mexican waiter for ten months, despite the terms of the settlement. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z I told Danny that I had disliked the mistake business and had never really gotten used to it, despite my having witnessed it many times. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Yet despite the horrid weather, the squat sameness of the buildings, and the severity of the youths’ offenses, Chad doesn’t feel like a terrible place. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Yes, Ma,” he said, hoping that she would realize, despite his stammering tongue, the depth of his passion to please her. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z And Dr. Atchley really feels that way, too, despite the fear of temptation. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Dark fell before we found any shelter of cliff or cave to setup the tent in, so that despite all our care things got wet. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Somehow the cuco had gotten in, despite the bells, despite all her parents’ protections. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Supermarket tabloids never provide an end-of-year list of false predictions by psychics, nor do the more upscale New Age periodicals, which, despite a veneer of sophistication, are just as fatuous. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Huh,” he said when he saw the small cigarette case that they had insisted on purchasing despite Naomi’s protests. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z There’s an intensity in his gaze that makes me stand up a little straighter, despite the dirt. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Dorothy had put herself and the children on a separate path forward, whereas the cycle of Howard’s life, despite the extensive travel to the exotic locations, still began and ended in Farmville. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Prideful’s stories were hard to believe, despite assurances that he received his reports from the staff of the place, with whom he’d grown close over the years. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “It seems,” he said with a wistful smile, “that despite everything, the peregrines of Delhi are going to have chicks.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z But despite his sickly appearance, Luke was still quick with his sword. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The death of Nana, who despite her age was in charge of the big house on the comer when the owners were away, sent the remaining servants into disarray. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Traveling that world-within-a-world with Lidia was incredible, and having her here in this moment, a moment I couldn’t buy, makes me happy despite every reason to be down. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z A number of them soon found that attending to his erotic desires, despite his dwarfish stature and misshapen physique, went a long way toward enhancing their career prospects. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Some were antisemitic and had been pleased to see us out of what they considered to be their country, despite the fact that Jews had lived there for over one thousand years. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Ash recognized the trails they were following; despite the time they had been riding they had not gone far, and it seemed that the stag had fled in circles. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His name is Rufino Puente, and despite the fact that he comes from one of the wealthiest families in Havana, he’s a modest young man. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Now the dog, lively and in good health despite a tail as crooked and useless as Kira’s leg, stayed constantly at Matt’s side. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Marcy and Lou went to a jazz concert together, and she had a great time despite her avowed dislike of jazz. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z As she turned toward us, her eyes hidden by dark glasses, we could see how erect and proud she stood despite the fear she must have been feeling. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I haven’t broken said pledge despite the fact that Jupe’s only ever been into girls and it will likely never happen. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z And despite how guilty and sick it made him feel, Mark also knew he couldn’t possibly go in there to try and help. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “He made a special point of how, despite the fact that it was so valuable and exceedingly rare, he used it as a paperweight.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She was against welfare and never applied for it despite our need, but championed those who availed themselves of it. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But despite a trip to the Gap and Express and the Body Shop, Pearl bought nothing but a pretzel and a pot of kiwi-flavored lip balm. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As a result, the many thousands of people I now see in the water will surely perish, despite their life vests. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I concentrated on a warped ceiling tile and tried to breathe deeply despite the ache in my ribs. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Galileo, for example, despite performing exquisite experiments, never fully grasped the power of the experimental method, dismissing Gilbert’s work as not sufficiently philosophical. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I continued at the church school, despite Aunt Addie’s never calling upon me to recite or go to the blackboard. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I even started a few rumors that were pure nonsense, lies so outrageous that people would repeat them despite the fact that they were obviously untrue. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And yet despite this, Sticky, your parents became perfectly morose. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I read well and I knew it, despite the fact that I never got the best marks in the class in reading. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Some trailers were parked in the Danemoor Farm lay-by, despite the hill of gravel left there to ward off Gypsies. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Instead of everyone wearing the long-sleeved gray shirts prescribed by the Academy, some had slipped into the short- sleeved version, despite the still-cool spring weather. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z So well did I act my part that even my father, despite being schooled in deceit, did not perceive my mask. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z But despite these aberrations he seemed to be accepted as an islander, simply because he had called Auntie Braxton “Trudy,” a name nobody had used for her since she was a young woman. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But despite their lack of money, Farideh and Mohammad had a solid marriage. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Sweat broke out on his skin despite the cool air. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z It would seem that despite having grown up in a Muslim country, she would have heard it mentioned once or twice, but no. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z That’s why the coach, Dennis Parker, had begged the school principal to schedule the game, the first ever between the two schools, despite the distance between them. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But despite the goose bumps, Molly has always liked days like this. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He would have to collect them, despite the delay. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I must give the impression, therefore, despite my early risings, that I didn’t much care how lucky we were. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The carving, to my taste, is beautifully done, as graphically elegant, despite the gory subject matter, as a Matisse. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I knew in my heart that any one of us could have achieved what I had; I was lucky that I had parents who encouraged me despite the fear we all felt. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He sat down on the radiator, despite the heat—or because of it—and began to put on his socks. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z It hadn’t been hard to follow them; despite Mary’s confidence in the open savanna, there was plenty of concealment in the grass and the occasional thickets of string-wood and sap-lacquer bushes. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It totally causes a spike in my heart rate, but since old habits apparently die very hard, despite the fact that my pillow is drenched in tears, I reply, “I’m fine!” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The weather threatened to dull the elaborate fireworks display that Frank Millet had planned as a further boost for the exposition’s attendance, which despite steady week-to-week increases still lagged behind expectations. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Despite these precautions, and despite the fact that a sincere effort was apparently made, in at least four major streams almost too per cent of the salmon were killed. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z No place to hide him, despite her tempting dream of the secret drawer in her room. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Yet it remained too hot in the courtroom despite this; the trapped heat wouldn’t dissipate. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z But, despite the tension I sensed in Miss Preston’s office, they seem completely unconcerned with both the upcoming dinner party and with me and Katherine. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She told investigators that her son was born dead and never took a breath, despite her efforts to revive him. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I think about all the women artists throughout history who managed to paint despite the odds against them. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Some are bare-chested despite the cold, and some have deerskin mantles thrown over one shoulder. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “Turns out,” High John answered, “that despite Anansi’s ultimate insult, the bearers of his mark are welcome beneath the branches of the Mmoatia.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The courtroom was very quiet, and despite the static of the recording and the background din, one could make out Robert’s words very clearly. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, the waiting Spanish, despite their unprecedented success, grew increasingly fearful and suspicious. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Whenever my mom talked about the guy, I could just tell that, despite everything that had happened, she still loved her delinquent brother, or at least her memories of him. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Somehow, despite feeling like the moon had just crashed into the ocean and been swallowed, I managed to give the reporters what they wanted. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z This was despite the fact that his Cal Tech grades left much to be desired, even considering his long bout with mononucleosis. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z But despite the tireless efforts of the National Woman Suffrage Association and the outspoken arguments of the Revolution, women still could not vote. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z They observe that, “surprisingly, strategists on both the left and right, despite their differences, converge on the individual as the unit of power.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Nonetheless, despite all the evidence to the contrary, she was classified as a “Moron, Middle Grade” and confined. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “Are these devices so attractive that, despite our best intentions, we cannot help ourselves?” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z We had to wait for Plutarch to finish getting his wedding footage, which, despite the lack of what he calls razzle-dazzle, he’s pleased with. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I walked around the Box, forcing myself to move slowly despite every urge to rush, to hurry and save my friends. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z It was the same stubbornness that kept her going to church despite a broken-down car. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Even so, Theo continues to exhibit the painters he wants to, despite what his bosses say. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z There ain’t a lick of hope in Summerland from what I can see, despite the advertising, and the drudgery of it all is enough to make a girl just lay down and die. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Mom would be even angrier at me if she knew I had slept in my nice button-down shirt; it was wrinkled and drenched in sweat, despite the cold clinging to my bedroom window. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Shakespeare is not aware of living in a distinctly ‘modern’ world, despite the compass, the printing press, gunpowder and the discovery of America. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z My skin turned warm despite the morning breeze. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z But despite my cat’s eye I know I can’t stand to be here in this place much longer. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Carter had a large family that had maintained a close relationship with him despite the passage of time. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The community was highly spirited and resilient, despite the storm damage. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He kept his sense of humor, despite the fact that the guy had to be dead on his feet after not having slept the night before. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z So I’m guessing you still blame yourself for my situation, despite my earlier e-mail asking you not to. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet despite the monotony of farm life, the longer we live in Krang Truop, the more fearful and anxious I become. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Actually,” Jasper said, smiling despite himself as he walked into the room, “Alice says there’s going to be a real storm tonight, and Emmett wants to play ball. Are you game?” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She acknowledges no one despite the barely concealed glances and occasional outright stare. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I knew she had to be really tired to sleep in the air, despite her fear of heights, but she didn’t have much to worry about. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z They all had very dark eyes despite the range in hair tones. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z If someone knows you’re going for the weapon, sorry, despite what you see in kung fu movies, it is nearly impossible to get the weapon without getting hurt. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Royal Brougham, despite his earlier gloomy assessment, had already announced his personal prognostication: Washington to win, Cornell in second, California third. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He thought of Wednesday’s comment and smiled, despite himself: Shadow had heard too many people telling each other not to repress their feelings, to let their emotions out, let the pain go. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Around me I know it’s empty, all the furniture is gone, the floors are bare, no carpets even; but despite this the cupboard is full of clothes. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z So there was a good deal of confusion, despite the fact that no one was running around anymore. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z It was simply that Shaker Heights, despite its idealism, was a pragmatic place, and she did not know how to be anything else. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Zero had taken hold in the West, and despite the papacy's objections, it was too strong to be exiled once more. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z And despite her misgivings about the religious ramifications, Emma not only agreed she would publish this draft in case of his sudden death, she also helped him make it better. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Two of them ran past their cells and, despite my commands to stop, past me, up to the gate, where they hollered for Cradle. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There was something in the way the old woman carried herself, strong despite her feeble body, unbothered by the jungle’s danger. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The white man, despite his protestations of brotherhood, had made the first dirty suggestion that came to his mind. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z What is ironic is that despite how important the Red Summer is to our nation’s history, few Americans are aware that it ever took place. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Thus the tropical forest, despite its fabulous vitality, exists on a knife edge. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z But Franca, the cook, somehow managed to make a cup of coffee for them—despite the wet wood for a fire. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Celia stops walking as she reaches the open square, halting next to the towering astronomical clock where carved apostles are making their scheduled hourly appearance despite the weather. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Did all those peoples of Africa, the Americas, and Australia, despite their enormous diversity, nonetheless share some cultural obstacles to domestication not shared with Eurasian peoples? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z However, despite our lack of facial hair, every Navajo recruit was still expected to put soap on his face each morning and scrape away his imaginary beard. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z From the sad look on their laces I know December 29 despite their brave guesses they have begun to accept what I said on a whim. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It is late and the pavement is dark despite the streetlamps dotting the line of grey stone buildings. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He took another swig from the bottle, wondering if he pitied her despite what she’d done. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Catching them was difficult, despite their being fat and slow. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z A girl the riders called One Wing Annie did a brisk business despite missing one arm. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt a tug of affection for her, despite everything. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z While Deborah, despite their groaning, despite the humility with which she endured his body, yet failed to be quickened by any coming life. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I did so that evening, and despite their misgivings, I persuaded them to permit Mr. de Klerk to have the last word. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The picture was widely published two days later as heartening evidence of how miserably equipped the American Army often was, despite its reputation for being rich. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z For the first time that day, and despite the crowding blackness, Ralph sniggered. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z In many ways, the Green Revolution was a tremendous boon; harvests in many poor countries soared so fast that despite burgeoning populations the incidence of hunger fell dramatically. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Ramadan was, honest to goodness, my favorite month of the year, despite how crazy that sounds. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Today, despite Rita’s closed face and pressed lips, I would like to stay here, in the kitchen. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Bear’s red beard seemed to glitter in the firelight, so that his face—despite the dark—was equal to any sun. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z We had to skin him to get the feathers off, and he was tough, great goodness, despite we boiled him and boiled him and boiled him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Maybe despite all the signs, if I weren’t afraid and just believed, then Fig would be okay. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The Thenn was frightened of the horses, however, and preferred to limp along despite his wounds. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z One day, Ismail, J.N., and myself were in a rush to get to Kholvad House, and we boarded the tram despite the fact that while Indians were allowed, Africans were not. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We had developed a certain affection for our opponent, for despite Pirow’s noxious political views, he was a humane man without the virulent personal racism of the government he was acting for. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the hour and despite the damp, the stone was oddly warm. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z His group was spread all over Oakland, and despite them not living all that far away from one another, their lives hadn’t intersected as much as he wanted over the summer. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She ran forward despite Artemis’s protests, and tugged at the chains. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Orange Gummy Slices! not a slug despite its resemblance! The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Hours later, despite Roosevelt’s best efforts, he came back empty-handed. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z And surprisingly dark, despite the midday sun streaming through the square window. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “The enemy was clearly not being defeated,” said Scruggs, despite American troops having been on the ground for five years. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z All the lights were out despite the gloom. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The fever raged despite all the sponging, and Grandpa couldn’t sleep for coughing and talking. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Connor shrugged his shoulders and blinked, but it made me happy to see that, despite being out in public, his tics weren’t completely out of control. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It turned out that despite their best intentions, her parents had prepared her exceptionally well for art school. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z One shopper abandoned a cart, mumbling about a wallet he must have left at home, despite an obvious bulge in his back pocket. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z But despite Mama had a lot to worry about, there was a smile on her plain face and a light in her blue eyes that we hadn’t seen in weeks. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Much of the food he put on the table came from hunting—despite the fact that he was uncomfortable killing animals. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked around the Bottle Tree forest, amazed despite Anansi’s smug tone. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z So he hadn’t been promoted regular, despite he was right smart for a mill boy. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Bobby, dressed in a light zip-up jacket that wasn't warm enough, pressed on despite the discomfort, his pieces occasionally sliding off the cement tables slick with rain. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z When it did, my eyes began to water, despite the fact that I had pulled my head down inside my neck ring, like a turtle, to avoid its direct glare. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of them were steady enough on their own, needing just a hand to climb out onto the shore despite the bully-wind and the rocking of the boats. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Celia suspects he is scowling despite the admission, though it is too dark to tell. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He still looks so innocent, despite all that he has done to prove that be is not. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z There was the desert that he had wandered for so many months; despite all that time, he knew only a small part of it. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z This expedition began this morning almost an hour later than I had planned, despite my having completed my packing and loaded the Ford with all necessary items well before eight o'clock. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The mascara has smudged again, despite Moira’s repairs, the purplish lipstick has bled, hair trails aimlessly. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z There was something inherently peaceful about the day, despite the darkness of her encounter with Nehemia. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They reached the back of the stable, and a tidal wave of relief flooded her body despite the pain. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He grinned, despite the fact that he was grimy and sweaty. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The violence continued over the next week, despite a 7 P.M. to 6 A.M. curfew imposed by the mayor and the deployment of National Guard troops throughout the city. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Bo, despite his efforts not to listen to them, had heard it all. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z As soon as his feet hit the solid stone floor, he took off, running despite the scream of exhaustion from his body. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Smiled, despite it all, despite the sinister sound of what he’d just announced. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z People can’t get enough of me, but despite the enthusiastic reception, mostly I want to get high and lie around. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z At school, I walk through the gates, conscious of my hair swinging behind me and, despite reason, bracing myself for a crowd to begin taunting, Longa, dirty Indian. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m okay, buddy,” I try to say and get some of it out despite the coughing, even tho it ain’t true. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z But despite the heated words, a fragile consensus emerged. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I was the one who insisted we buy it, despite its location. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I am practiced enough that despite my surprise, I kick his knife hand when he comes toward me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Then we rounded a corner and the cathedral’s dome revealed itself, proud and imposing despite patches of fire-blackened stone and a few crumbling arches. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I tried smiling, so they’d see I wasn’t worried, but the smile was totally forced and probably came off all psycho despite my best efforts. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But despite the intentions of the marchers, I could hardly believe the chaos, confusion, noise, and violence. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The Post-Intelligencer’s Royal Brougham had been loudly backing the cause of the sophomores for months, despite their recent sloppiness. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z For despite hostility and injustice, Jackie Robinson went to college, excelled in all sports, served his country in war. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z At some point, though, despite the exhilaration inside and the crack of artillery fire outside, she fell asleep. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I had never thought much about religion or God, despite having grown up Christian. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I was light-skinned or brownskinned, and girls thought I was cute despite my shyness. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, his face looked serious, and his nose was big, even with that mustache, and he was telling us that despite what the teenagers said about drugs, he knew the real score. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z A disciplined, self-reliant man, he got along remarkably well despite his age and solitude. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I am grudgingly impressed that he’s managed to come up with a fairly decent bargain, despite having been tied to a chair for most of the night and probably quite drunk. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But despite repeated kicks to the door, no one comes to his aid. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When the two teams finally took the field—all wearing long pants despite the heat—and play began, it became difficult to follow the ball in the clouds of dust kicked up by the players. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Malcolm felt good to be paddling again, despite his bruises, and he worked their way steadily to the center of the flood. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I shiver despite myself, reliving the icy shock of the water from just a few hours ago. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z "You have to look both ways and all ways. That even includes, despite what your dad says, down." Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z They sleep despite noise, despite cold, despite hunger, as though desperate to stay removed from the waking world for as long as possible. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The morning shimmers with fallen rain, but despite the mud on the road, we make good time. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I want a girl who, despite emerging from hell, lets herself dream—and helps me to dream again, too. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z There are expectations: to be better than Amber, to please Sophia, to satisfy the queen despite being her second choice, to make the kingdom fall in love with me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z An inmate had escaped from the Rikers Island Visit Room that same summer, despite the many fail-safes. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was worried about her parents, just a few doors down, despite its reassurances; worried about why it was here and what it was going to do. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He was a good person who wanted to have an impact in the world, and despite my skepticism he decided this was the best way to go about it. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The room was warm—and cozy, despite the thorns. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z But Gran didn’t tolerate ideas like evolution or the big bang theory, despite the evidence. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I shivered despite the hot water, floundering with one arm, the other supporting Eddie’s journal and Gum Baby. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z So I slip away and, despite the cold, make my way to the cemetery, where I know I will be alone with my thoughts. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z And yet despite the devastation visited upon New Orleans, there was still a kind of order to the night. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He wore a brown leather duster despite the heat. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “To tell the audience I was singing despite a broken ankle would smack of searching for pity, and I was not there for pity that night,” she recalled. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z It’s infuriating that despite her extended absence, my big sister can still read me like the Dr. Seuss books she used to recite at bedtime. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Chet would never tell anyone this in a million years, but despite being the bravest person he knew, he was afraid of dogs. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z But Adolf Hitler was hell-bent on rearming his country despite the Treaty of Versailles. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She talked in her sleep, she talked when she ate despite twenty-seven years of teaching her to keep her mouth shut when she chewed. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Ulbrickson learned that despite the break, four of his varsity boys still had incompletes and were just days away from being declared ineligible. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Keeth had a demanding, full-time job and wasn’t even at the foundation that much, but he was kind enough to give me his cell number and make time despite his busy schedule. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I held Diego’s face in my hands and kissed him despite the agony that exploded around my nose and eye. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He is still at the bottom, despite the few who have penetrated to slightly higher levels. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But despite the fact that we held the same rank, Manet had more hands-on experience in the Fishery than any dozen higher-ranking students combined. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We visited a set of converted buses where local artists were doing art therapy with displaced children who, despite their losses and thanks to the adults around them, still bubbled with hope. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He responded with an irritable hissing and thumping from deep in his burrow, causing me to pull my leg out of there double-quick, despite the pain. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I change into the blue shift I packed in the woods outside Madoc’s grounds, despite being so tired that my joints hurt. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Zahra gamely holds out an arm for him to steady himself while he pulls his pants up, and despite it all, he’s struck with overwhelming gratitude for her. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z To cross it, they had to first check in at a guardhouse, and Reynie was nervous despite Mr. Benedict’s assurances. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Plus, I hoped Danielle would become friends with Anna despite her grandmother’s warnings. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Charles, despite having one arm pinned behind him, was trying to elbow Henry in the stomach with the other. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z To admit uncertainty is to admit to weakness, to powerlessness, and to believe in yourself despite both. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z There was something nice about realizing that there really was nothing wrong with being colored, despite what some folks thought. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Now, despite the dangerous quest they were facing, at least she had her boyfriend back. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We continue to share with our remotest ancestors the most tangled and evasive attitudes about death, despite the great distance we have come in understanding some of the profound aspects of biology. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z However, a few days later, despite his care, they had another unexpected encounter. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The helium nuclei will be jammed together still more tightly, so much so that they begin to stick together, the hooks of their short-range nuclear forces becoming engaged despite the mutual electrical repulsion. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Comstock—the attorney and guardian who, despite Hoover’s initial suspicions, had proven to be trustworthy—had also tried to assist the private detectives investigating the murders. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Loki and Thialfi managed to fall asleep despite the noise, but Thor could not sleep. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The ache and the beauty of Billie’s words captivate me, despite the ugly images they bring to mind. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the nearest Aunt Loma had come to being nice since I was a little bitty boy, and I liked it, despite I also felt like she was trying to railroad me. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z More short than Syrian Christian, despite her best efforts. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Like Tawantinsuyu, it was a patchwork of satrapies rather than a unified state; indeed, several large groups within the Alliance had managed to hang on to their independence despite being surrounded by hostile forces. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I was convinced, despite my reprimand from the executive, that the policies of the Nationalists would soon make nonviolence an even more limited and ineffective policy. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I decide I mostly like him, despite him pointing a gun at me. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I considered how canny my father was, despite being a fool. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He was paler and more gaunt than usual, but despite all his years of hard living, he had aged very little. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Without asking their opinion, Severo made them marry, and, despite the predictions to the contrary of Nivea and her friends, they were very happy. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He wore a plum-colored dashiki Koffi knew at once was expensive despite its subtlety, and he exuded the air of someone senior and refined. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I feel sorry for Mary then—despite her meanness, despite everything. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Somehow, despite the fact that we’ve been at sea for nearly two months, his silk doublet and velvet breeches still look relatively fresh. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Her eyes are wide, alert, despite just having opened. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Then, despite the clatter of forks and the roar of hundreds of conversations all around me, I rest my head on the table and fall asleep. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Or: “They admit that Agamemnon was killed by Clytemnestra; yet despite this they say that I ought not to have avenged my father.” Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z There wasn’t a drop of oil leaking, despite the shattered hull. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The air out here had a clear quality, despite the weight of dust. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Perhaps he could hear his brother raging in the pit, despite the walls of brick and stone between them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I think about standing in the middle of Ms. Washington’s class telling everyone about Glenn Burke, and how ever since—despite all that’s happened—how I’ve never felt more authentic. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, I noticed that despite what she said, the lighter-skinned black people were treated differently, with more kindness and attention. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She could feel how this country far across the ocean pulled on her and lived inside her despite her wishes to the contrary; it was something she could not deny. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Surprisingly, despite the communal pooling of possessions, Maria had been allowed to keep her paints, brushes, and vellum, which were costly and difficult to replace. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The ritual affirmed who we were despite the humiliating restrictions outside our door. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Still, despite the urgency of my other errand, I couldn’t ignore the chance to gather some information about the crisis closer to home. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Prescott’s thunderous cadences remain a pleasure to read, despite the author’s firmly stated belief, typical for his time, in the moral inferiority of the natives. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Otherwise, Newt had ordered all lights extinguished despite the pale, deathly glow of their new sky—no sense attracting any more attention than necessary. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z "And you, Uncle," she said, smiling despite all she had been through. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Despite his fingers against my windpipe, despite the way my vision has begun to go dark around the edges, I make sure of my strike before I drive my knife into his chest. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Bailey is escorted to a room half the size of his entire house but he finds he cannot sleep, despite the heavy curtains blocking out the sunlight. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Yet through all its history, despite the rejection and the exile, zero has always defeated those who opposed it. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z A true southerner, she never felt safe in the city, despite living here since I was born. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Still, despite all the arguments, we moderns—and, indeed, we postmoderns—place our faith in facts. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It wasn’t An Imperial Affliction, but the protagonist, Staff Sergeant Max Mayhem, was vaguely likable despite killing, by my count, no fewer than 118 individuals in 284 pages. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z So despite the third levy tax looming large in everyone’s minds, people were looking in their purses and wishing they’d bought a little something, just in case the snow came early. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The distance of the circus feels more pronounced despite the tenuous contact through paper and ink. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A scream pierces the air, so loud and fraught with fear that it gives me a chill despite the heat of the day. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But despite how infrequently they’re prosecuted, high-profile hate crimes offer a powerful narrative, one that has been important in fighting prejudice. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I just wonder if your mum and me had stuck together, despite our problems, if things would’a gone better for Fox.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z This time she wielded an ax, and despite his cries of, “Oh, Roxie, don’t!” she chopped his head off. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, all that was left was to persuade her that staying with Nan and Wynn was what was best for me, despite what she wanted. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “You wanted to run away with me,” Marco says, smiling despite the lingering pain. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z You know a great many things in dreams, often despite the evidence of your eyes. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Things cannot get any worse, so I reach for her hand despite the fact that my father is standing right there. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I hope to show in these final two chapters that, despite taking the odd experimental cul-de-sac on its journey, classical music has been alive and well since Reginald Fessenden’s test broadcast. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Instead, I was ivory-skinned, without even the excuse of blue eyes or red hair, despite the constant sunshine. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Yet, my father told me, despite independence, there would continue to be a white man behind every tribal chief, who would have the final say in all matters concerning the reserve. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He bought it despite initial opposition from his wife and her father, and did not tell his own mother of his planned move until the purchase was complete. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Apartheid, despite its intricacies and precision, didn’t know what to do with them, so the government said, “Eh, we’ll just call ’em black. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Leila had slept little, despite taking a sleeping pill around eleven p.m. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z But despite everything, we didn’t do badly by one another, we did as well as most. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z His leg wasn’t too bad, either, despite the winter chill. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The editor asked me if I could sketch the likely highlights of such a book, and as I commenced talking, I realized how little I knew about the man personally, despite all my interviews. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite the terrible circumstances in which they first flew to war, under Valentin’s command the regiment grew proud and united. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z We had laughed before today—Walter's sense of humor hadn't failed him despite his six years on death row. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I think they kind of like Martin, despite his family and his politics. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Nancy began to laugh, a wheezing, rattling, good-natured laugh, and Shadow found himself liking the old man despite himself. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z For Izzy did grow: despite her early start, she displayed a tenacity of will that even the doctors remarked upon. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Despite everything the Republicans had done to try to thwart him, despite the many attempts to obstruct his presidency, his vision had prevailed. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Eventually Celia stops at a brightly lit café, crowded and lively despite the weather. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But despite all the indications that she’s a machine, her shirt isn’t made of that fancy sweat-wicking technical fabric that would be on par with the rest of her gear. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But, despite how hard I fought him, Diego made me curious about my future. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Another sphere contained a wick hanging in empty air from a silver wire, burning with a motionless white flame despite its apparent lack of fuel. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “If you go to Prince Dain despite my warning, if he gets his heir on you, tell no one before you tell me. Swear it on your mother’s grave.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z One of the opposition leaders, a forty-one-year-old professor, later said it was his thirteen-year- old daughter who insisted he attend the protest, despite his fear. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Somehow, despite his powers of anticipation, Burnham failed to realize that Chicago might see his choices as betrayal. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The rest of the day I spent hiding, not even daring—despite my hunger—to search for food. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She loved Lambert, despite what it did to her and her father. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But even when farmers try, it is often little use: modern hybrids are so productive that despite the distances involved U.S. corporations can sell maize for less in Oaxaca than can Diaz Castellano. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It lay at the end of the corridor and wasn’t much used either in winter or summer, having small windows and no door out to the terrace, despite its name. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But this cannot go on indefinitely, despite the ingenuity of the chemists in supplying new materials. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I don’t know exactly when it happened, but despite all their talk and my resolve to stay awake, we all fell asleep before dawn. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She thought she might be able to take them, despite their guns and even without her knives. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Harry sat down, feeling goosebumps rising up his arms despite the glow of the fire. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The sky overhead was cloudless and blue, but Thomas could see no sign of the sun despite the brightness of the day. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He’d laid the same one on his old man countless times, despite knowing it would mean the belt or the replacement power cord for the dryer that hung purposefully in their trailer’s kitchen. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Despite Annie waiting for him, despite his first loss in four years. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z They’d come a day apart, she seemed familiar, he had a consuming urge to become a Runner despite learning so many terrible things. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And despite his own conversion to Mojo he seemed not to understand it all quite, the devotion, the obsession, the way some people clung to it as if there was nothing else in life. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z To Mark, nothing sounded more as though it belonged inside a mental hospital, and goose bumps broke out across his skin despite the heat. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But in fact, the verb stays the same, needs, despite the added details. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I think about Dain’s offer to give me a love mark on my brow and wonder idly if Locke might have one, because, despite everything, I am tempted. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Slughorn proved much more persuadable than I had expected. Harry’s doing, of course. Ah, hello, Nymphadora!”Harry looked around and saw that Mrs. Weasley was not alone, despite the lateness of the hour. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “The car’s still making funny noises, despite your handiwork,” Mom said. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She knew no names of people in Suffolk, despite having lived there for nearly thirteen years. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z That afternoon the wind picked up a little and I noticed something about the lifeboat: despite its weight, it floated lightly on the water, no doubt because it was carrying less than its capacity. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It seemed like every time I went down there, she was washing floors or windows, one, despite she’d cleaned the whole house good last summer. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I think about myself going down there alone despite the sinister unseen men, digging up the treasure, having all that mystery in my hands. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z That night, Walter and I were in Orlando West on the fringes of a Freedom Day crowd that had gathered despite the government’s restrictions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Ishmael intended to lead with it—with the trial of Kabuo Miyamoto—if somehow he could get Thursday’s edition printed despite the storm. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z A new land of ritual initiation; I found myself curiously proud despite the fix being in. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The last of my anger melted away and suddenly I knew, despite everything, that I still wanted to be Liz’s friend. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat shivering, cold despite wearing two sweaters, one of Habib’s old coats, and a shawl. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Her appearance was immaculate, her posture was erect, and she tilted her chin upward, demonstrating her own dignity and pride despite her circumstances. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And, despite himself, Gherland had developed an inexplicable, and growing, fondness for the boy. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She had a look of age about her, despite appearing no older than Mamá. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “But despite the super beds, I’ll climb that big banyan tree over there and sleep somewhere up in the branches.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z All this bunk about little Billy Shakespeare, Dad would say, the great genius despite his grammar-school education, his small Latin and less Greek, was a lot of sentimental mythology. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Hey, Skip,” he greets me with, and I do not mind this, despite the fact that this nickname originated in the same era as “Fluff.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z The introduction explained that “despite the civil rights victories of our past, racial prejudice still pervades the criminal justice system.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Goose bumps stippled his bare arms despite the heat, but he did his best to ignore them too, and continued his counting. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Marcus insisted that he go, despite my protests, because he is good with computers. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Perry noticed them first — hitchhikers, a boy and an old man, both carrying homemade knapsacks, and despite the blowy weather, a gritty and bitter Texas wind, wearing only overalls and a thin denim shirt. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He wasn’t too well himself after his first mild stroke, and Lelia and I, despite our discord, were mutually grateful that the woman had been taking good care of him. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a lot of dithering and stopping to groom or rub, but despite their stress everyone got a fair amount of food in. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I asked if there was ever trouble despite all the precautions. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I dropped back to the soles of my feet, and I twirled around, full of joy, despite the wind that stung my face and blew into my open mouth. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Arsenic-contaminated environments have also caused sickness and death among horses, cows, goats, pigs, deer, fishes, and bees; despite this record arsenical sprays and dusts are widely used. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Catherine LeMaigre died on Tuesday, despite the efforts of her three highly skilled physicians. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z For a moment, despite my foul mood, I felt it: the crisp northern Michigan delight. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She'd gotten quite angry and called me—despite her own accent—a dirty foreigner. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Certainly, he never made anywhere near a profit from the Fischer–Spassky match, despite the revenue from admissions fees, the sale of souvenirs, posters, television rights, etc. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Yet despite its esteem problem, the humble contraction is used every day by virtually everyone, and has been for centuries. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The remainder of the afternoon passed without incident and by nightfall everyone was more relaxed despite the prolonged hunger and discomfort. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Wives are unusual, and despite myself I look at this one with interest. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiles, and despite everything I smile too. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Haints seemed to have their own minds and agendas, despite what Aunt Rose might think. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z My hair is down, the front tied back with the ribbon from the pop-up flowers from Will, and I’m wearing the skimpy silk boxers and a tank top, despite Poe’s laughter. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I said all this in an angry tone, for my father had gone on gambling, despite my mother begging him for some money to buy clothes for the infant. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z That’s what derailed attempts to domesticate cheetahs, the swiftest of all land animals, despite our strong motivation to do so for thousands of years. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Right now it’s enough to say that despite everything that happened that summer, I remain tender toward the bees. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The hideous gray uniform made her look much younger than she really was, despite the fact that her womanly curves showed through the design. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The fact is that despite their dreams, their lives are also not inviolable. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Mama, despite her being half German, half Indian, knew a lot about slavery. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z She was weeping uncontrollably despite his attempts to comfort her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I forced myself to stare at the hollow despite a nearly unbearable urge to look away. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z When he moves away from the bed, I can see that Eden is lying there with a blanket pulled up to his chin, despite the heat. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z This was as close as I came to my beautiful Mama every day, and I cherished the moment despite her sadness. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The bard, as lean as eyer, despite the huge amount he had eaten, repaired his harp strings. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Beside her, Nox swore colorfully when his dagger hit the third ring on his target, and her smile broadened, despite the shredded corpse that lay somewhere in the castle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I still owed my original debt, but after all I’d been through, a four-talent debt no longer seemed terribly ominous, despite the fact that my purse was largely empty again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z At such times, one must put up a bold front despite what one feels inside. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "The pups may die anyway, despite all you do." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He did not seem afraid of his superior, despite Garland’s palpable wrath. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Lee sits astride his horse, painfully vulnerable to a sniper’s bullet despite his flag of truce. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Getting straight A’s wasn’t on Qareeb’s bucket list, despite my parents’ best efforts. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z She appears out of the mist silently as a wraith, and despite myself, I jump. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z But despite sharing ethnic heritage and family blood, Sanaubar joined the neighborhood kids in taunting Ali. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z My stomach cramped despite the guava, and I wondered whether it was a matter of time before Otto’s fate would be my own. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I ask his mouth, remembering, despite the fact that my IQ is approaching the vegetal range, that he too must have a name. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Even Emanuel Lasker, who ultimately became World Chess Champion, was as a child denied membership in his local club in Germany, despite his evident talent. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I’m the only one around and she’s got better and better at reading it despite how loud the river’s getting. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The steady chanting draws my wearied steps, which know their way despite the dark, to the chapel. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It seemed as though he still counted amongst that number despite his dismissal. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The fever still burned him from within, despite all the maester's potions. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She refuses to remove her coat despite the warmth of the theater, giving only an adamant shake of her head when he asks her why. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And why is it, I thought, that whenever boys consider such measures—despite their justifiability—we always get a bit scared, morose, and angsty? Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z This occurred despite the formation, a month before, of the Patriotic Front, an alliance of the ANC, the PAC, and the Azanian People’s Organization around a declaration of common goals. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She breathed in deep and, despite the unfamiliar clothes, could still smell her mother’s scent, shea butter lotion and a hint of pencil lead. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His pugnacious tone indicated that they were not about to laugh at Xenophilius, despite the clear provocation. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She ran to us, her face pale despite the wind and snow. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z But he took momentary charge of his psyche, despite his losses, and began to feel optimistic. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Grand Elder Gherland ordered a meeting with Sister Ignatia just before lunch, despite her protestations that today simply was too difficult. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z And Andrew had nothing but love for that man, despite his shortcomings. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Furious, she turned and gave chase—despite the bear’s lolloping gait, it can move at up to thirty-five miles an hour—and the two boys scrambled up trees. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He could’ve eaten a full-blown meal despite having had lunch just two hours earlier. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And despite his own insistence that his cure needed to be administered at the first signs of fever, he did not have himself bled or purged. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Frank’s old centurion badge was pinned to his shirt, despite the fact that the demigods of the Argo II were now Public Enemies Numbers 1 through 7 back at Camp Jupiter. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He was also disappointed that no job openings existed, despite his contacts. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “Nothing,” said Francis, quite easily, despite a slight, stunned pause of maybe a second. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Laughter erupted close by, and despite the dizziness and overwhelming need to barf, Seven sat up fast. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I don’t know if it’s because she’s mad at me or because, despite a gap at the waist, the pants pull kind of tight across Tia’s behind. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And so I spent my time in PE seated on the bleachers, attempting to focus on homework from another class, despite all the basketball dribbles and squeaking sneakers across the polished gym floor. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z And despite the house was shut up tight, I could hear the music machine just a-going. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Surprisingly, despite the dead light and everything falling apart, the day in the Glade appeared to be proceeding business as usual—farming, gardening, cleaning. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dad had a fine baritone, with strength and timbre and range, and despite being tanked, he sang that hymn like the roof-raiser it is. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The injured girl was small, and despite the slight rise and fall of her chest, she looked dead. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z My blood goes cold despite the warm air, and the calls of encouragement on the line die a vicious death as we take in the sight before us. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Ten days after our birth, despite the winter wind and a threat of being iced in, my mother took Caroline on the ferry to the hospital in Crisfield. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z At midday, despite a scorching sun, Granny, seemingly indefatigable, went about with impressive skill trimming the rosebushes as we talked about trees and flowers and how to best cultivate them. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Washington sliced across the finish line four and a half lengths ahead of California, and almost twenty seconds ahead of the freshman course record, despite the headwind. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z There his words went unbroadcasted and almost unnoticed, until AEC commissioner Willard Libby issued a public riposte that served chiefly to bring Schweitzer’s statement to Americans’ attention despite the blackout. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Knowing that made me think he must have been a cool guy, despite how he’d died. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Some of us may have lost our “mother tongue,” as my nanni used to call it, but the custom of tameez—respect—for elders stays strong, despite decades of assimilation. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “If we get back,” Nicole said, and it made her arms goose pimply despite the heat. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He was going to race the sophomores as the varsity despite their repeated defeats. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z But despite the officer’s rank and experience, Alfons refused to believe that the Nazis would systematically murder people, and he told him so. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He had managed to get enough gasoline despite the shortages to run his tractor. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She named her newborn Robert James Fischer, and Hans Gerhardt Fischer was listed as the father on the birth certificate, despite the fact that he’d never entered the United States. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z That mine are still strong, despite the blows. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Even people who reportedly smell bad despite the fact that they’ve just taken a bath and are wearing clean clothes. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Odd, irregular lumps rose and fell despite the fact that there weren’t any other rocks nearby. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z For a moment, despite all the chaos swirling around him, his heart felt full. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z It is that—despite all my plans to witness their martyrdom for my own gain—I cannot watch them drown. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The truth is, despite the fact that I don’t believe in miracles, I was hoping for one. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It had not escaped his notice that, despite Fudge’s assurances at their first meeting, they were now seeing rather a lot of each other, nor that Fudge was becoming more flustered with each visit. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I kiss his pink cheek, despite its coating of smeared snot. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes the hills were so steep that, despite our driver’s haste, the horses could only go slowly. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z But despite his Nazi trappings, he rarely talked about his political beliefs. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The nightmares were so terrible that Celaena barely slept, despite her pain and exhaustion. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But despite these common characteristics he was different, very different from those who surrounded him—in background, in what he believed in and what he did not. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The river is cold, despite the heat of summer, the current strong. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And, despite all the horror and hopelessness, I was fleetingly happy. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Unfortunately, and despite Cassiopeia’s rather adorable attempts to teach it polite party conversation and socially useful phrases, the squirrel was not talking. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The boy quickly opened a package—quickly despite the injuries and scars on one of his hands. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z It had begun to snow again, and despite the walkway’s canopy, the snowflakes flew in like fine silver threads. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I hopped out at once, despite my confusion and curiosity. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z This despite that he “continually hears shouts and terrible howls as though of the animals in a menagerie.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Sometimes people would say to me that I’d managed to do quite well despite my appearance and my disability. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Mostly the former; it had been a costly war despite the valiant predictions of the Pentagon and its smug scientific vassal, the Rand Corporation—which had, in fact, existed not far from this spot. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z But despite many telegrams and letters sent to him, Gary refused to bargain. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z On the contrary I am alert, I crackle with adrenaline, despite the late-summer heat. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The long duration of its residues and the effective insecticidal action make dieldrin one of the most used insecticides today, despite the appalling destruction of wildlife that has followed its use. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I feel a kind of weird calm, despite the stupidity of what I’ve done. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Princess Sabine is strikingly beautiful, despite the tiniest hints of gray. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “I hope you enjoyed my literary treasure hunt, despite Mr. Remora’s antics,” he said. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Marsha held on despite these challenges and started advocating for some of the younger women. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Suspicious sounds can be detected clearly despite the noise of the artillery-fire. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z A simple trick of distracting his attention long enough to slip out through the hall, despite the lingering temptation to stay. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z We stayed in the Fort for two weeks, and despite the hardships, our spirits remained extremely high. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She was still as vigorous as ever, though, despite the fact that she had celebrated her half-century mark the previous winter. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Never far away, despite her love for them. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “There is always something strange about him, despite his many good points.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Dad wheeled the bin into the shade because, despite the hat, Luke’s hands and arms had turned red with sunburn. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Pearl, despite everything, felt a tingle of pride. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The living room is hot, airless despite the open windows. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z There was once a state legislator in Wisconsin who objected to the introduction of daylight saving time despite all the good arguments for it. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z And Maniac knew that despite the swagger and the scowl and the chocolate stogie, Mars Bar Thompson was one uneasy dude. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Lighting a cigarette the way all the smokers did despite the “No Smoking” signs, the kid shook his head. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet despite the deep mystery of the infinite zeros, Galileo sensed their power. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z So they clutched at her like shipwrecked sailor clinging to the rocks despite the fact that they are being battered to death against them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She turned to her husband, and, despite her disheveled and undignified appearance, managed to look quite formidable, “You engineered this, didn't you?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z In those few moments that she went on a rampage, my dread for school increased a thousandfold, and I swore that, despite the pledge I had made to my mother, I would never come back. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Dicey felt cold, despite the heat of sunlight reflected off water. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath and sighed it out, which made both Grace and Maya laugh despite themselves. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He was still wearing the same wrinkled black suit, which now looked like something from a trash barrel; he couldn’t even find time to buy a new one, despite repeated requests from Ophelia. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z During all those years, Pedro Tercero never got used to the life of a bachelor, despite his success with women, especially the magnificent adolescents whom the laments of his guitar inflamed with love. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Alternative treatments with baking soda and milk did not help, and so, despite Elizabeth’s assurance that nothing was wrong, I showed up at the ice-cold Trinity Street surgery of a local doctor. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z She has vanished completely despite the plain evidence that there was nowhere for her to go. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When confronted with the charge that, despite his position as vice president, he had paid Callender to write diatribes against the president, Jefferson claimed to know nothing about it. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z As a result, despite one of the great education explosions in modern history, economic mobility—moving from one income group to another over the course of a lifetime—has stopped rising, researchers say. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Yet, despite my retentive memory, I found it impossible to recite when I went back into the classroom. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew what the smell was, but despite what the Jackboots said, there were really no pigs, and therefore no pig flop, in the courtyard. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Physicists as a rule are not overattentive to the pronouncements of Swiss patent office clerks, and so, despite the abundance of useful tidings, Einstein’s papers attracted little notice. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z “What is this, then? You have beautiful hair. Luxuriant tresses, I would say. Sweet-smelling despite your recent ordeal. Do you call this nothing?” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We crossed the same small stream that we had before, and, despite the fact that it wasn’t much more than ankle deep, Denna insisted on bathing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ordinarily if anybody was saying hush up around here, it was Aunt Loma, despite she was fourteen years younger than my mother. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But when they coincidentally find themselves rubbing shoulders despite belonging to different phrases, the reader will be derailed. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z In more recent years, a reluctant consensus has emerged among musicians that Leningrad may not be Shostakovich’s best symphony, despite its iconic status. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Still I knew that despite my flaws, my parents cared for me. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He was hunched over, and the fact that he was barefoot despite an acute arthritic condition made me uncomfortable in my own sandals. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Rev. Owens, despite his preaching talents, wasn’t even in the top five. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I reminded myself that despite his airs he was only a child. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Vivienne shrugs, and I am reminded of how, despite her being my sister, we differ in ways that are hard to comprehend. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There is the famous example of the philosopher Cremonini, who, despite being a close friend of Galileo, refused to look through his telescope. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Perhaps time itself has many potential dimensions, despite the fact that we are condemned to experience only one of them. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They struggled forward against a hard current, sometimes seeming to stand still despite their straining at the oars. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z At Cutler’s, despite Triphena’s friendship, she was no more than a slave. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She recognized and acknowledged our huge mess, and that our feelings—despite our being just fifth graders—were very real. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z And I definitely can’t tell him the real reason for the suggestion: despite my romantic and sexual preferences, I want what he promised me so she won’t be able to have it. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z One tired fireman sat down on a street corner to catch his breath and promptly fell asleep despite the roar of the fire around him. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z It's kind of fun to drive alone, despite the snarl of cars slowing me down. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mendel, despite his odd scientific lineage, and de Vries, despite his dubious personal hygiene, were right. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Marvin Worth was the lone torchbearer, a thorn in Hollywood’s side, holding true to the initial dream for almost twenty-five years, despite the taboo image of my father. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite the unprecedented levels of incarceration in the African American community, the civil rights community is oddly quiet. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z And I can see the anger focusing itself, not on the army, not on themselves for being unprepared despite Viola warning ’em for days, not at the world for the state it’s in. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The lawyer who escorts her to the theater refuses to explain despite the manager’s protestations, abandoning her as quickly as he can with no more than a shrug and the tip of a hat. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Romances blossomed despite the oppression that surrounded us. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Above all, his sorties reinforced his belief that the Wooded Island, despite the Japanese temple, should be made as wild as possible. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And despite my skinny muscles, I had discovered my own superpower. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z So, despite my mother having a total meltdown over her inability to give her older sister a “proper funeral,” Lucy was cremated. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She sniffed the air and shivered despite the heat that shimmered in waves across the meadowlands. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I could see the house quite clearly despite the darkness, so it followed he could probably see us. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z His was considered a modern, enlightened prison, despite its Victorian chill. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Celaena raised an eyebrow, and then, despite herself, smiled as he left the room as quickly as his feet could go without running, tripping slightly in the doorway as he staggered into the rooms beyond. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And despite the fact that I had been on fire on the strip, I was the one pulled. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z One of my sisters—despite my insistence that everything be kept secret—told one of her friends that “her brother would soon be going to America,” and soon all Alexandra knew. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s Jenny Leech’s wall of text about how Jesse touched her life in ways he didn’t even know, despite the extent of their relationship being the one class they shared in tenth grade. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He’d gone to lie down in another patient’s bed and would not leave it, despite the doctors entreaties. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z John smiled back at her, a smile that, despite the shy gratitude it was meant to convey, did not escape being ironic, or even malicious. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z And it felt good, despite my depression, to make him happy. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, in the rest of the castle, the usual magnificent Christmas decorations had been put up, despite the fact that hardly any of the students remained to enjoy them. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Immediately I begin to laugh—a wild, hysterical cackle that despite all my efforts still sounds a little like a scream. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z And despite the lack of sunlight, the seeds sprouted, though they were thinner and weaker than usual. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She swept the floor, beat the curtains, aired the house, despite the snow that had started up again. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I was young, and, despite dread, full of animal spirits; it was impossible for me to take a dark view too long. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I was also learning to breathe despite my asthma so I could keep on singing. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Aunt Aggie was the one that done raised me up right, despite what Momma says when she gets in one of her fits. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She said she couldn’t pass up an invitation from Og himself, despite the obvious risks. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She started to giggle uncontrollably, despite the fact that she was holding both her hands in front of her mouth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I feel so sick that I have to sit down on a couch, despite the exposed springs and stuffing. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Carroll was in the process of getting us out of there safely despite the fact that we had run into more of the enemy than we had expected to, when he was wounded. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z For some reason, despite the demonstrable support of the strike vote among the force, he was absolutely certain that most of the police would remain loyal to him and stay on the job. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z He still wasn’t happy being dragged out of bed so early, but had somehow managed to get dressed despite feeling all yawny and stiff. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The cat climbed onto his chest, and despite the pain of his bruises, he didn’t push her away. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I turned away and, despite myself, the tears came, tears of weakness and disappointment; for what woman wants a girl for her first-born? Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z It happened again in mid-May, despite the alarm clock I borrowed from O’Dell. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “I just—I was going to leave this for you,” I say, cheeks warm despite the cold. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z This became the popular opinion despite the findings of the inquiry. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Thanks to the political patronage system, still in place despite President Hayes’s efforts to fix it, Garfield was expected to fill thousands of government positions. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z But I have a job to do, too—despite the fear rising from my gut and threatening to explode every cell in my body. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Around me the air is stagnant, despite the little current, the breath coming in past the curtains. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite it all, despite the terrible crappiness of it all, Chuck smiled. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z They are, despite their efforts at dignity, rather like young animals engaged in savage play. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They had been walking for over twenty minutes now, the woods thick and dark despite the daylight that must be approaching outside it. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z But despite our protests she sat up, and I noticed that the cut on her face was almost completely healed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z This despite the fact that he is a married man. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “You still gonna do this, despite what they done to you, to your family, Hobart?” she asked. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Solemn, humorless despite the slightly ironic smile, he suddenly cut deep—yet with the same mildness, the same almost inhuman indifference except for the pale flash of fire in his eyes. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ll take every opportunity to speak openly to Mrs. van D. about our many differences and not be afraid—despite my reputation as a smart aleck—to offer my impartial opinion. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Billingsley, despite a noble effort, looked like a Lilliputian trying to block defensive ends and line-backers who were seven inches taller and forty pounds heavier. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see an officer command a modicum of respect and wanted Konoval to stick around, despite his tsk-ing over housekeeping. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He can feel the circus all around him, as though it hangs on him like mist, like he could reach out and touch the iron fence despite the distance from it. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z In truth, Scoob’s been so indignant over the fact that he was the only person to get in trouble despite not actually cheating, he hasn’t given this part much thought. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Whenever an overzealous policeman arrested him despite the note, the principal had to personally call the police station and vouch that he was indeed a student. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t,” I tell him, thinking that he’ll be at least a little pleased by the answer, despite himself. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Despite Wallace’s critique, despite the fact that other astronomers with telescopes and observing sites as good as Lowell’s could find no sign of the fabled canals, Lowell’s vision of Mars gained popular acceptance. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z No one was injured, and, despite the assaults, the women returned to picket day after day. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z And if Eddie were here, despite him being a jerk, I don’t think I could bully him. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z In 1977, the former Klan leader was elected business manager by a four-to-one margin despite the fact that his opponent, the incumbent, was black, as were 80 percent of the union members. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Homer remained at his side despite Ridgeway’s halfhearted attempts to shoo him away. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z It was what he’d grown up with, and the sea, despite its size, was no substitute for green fields. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Why did New Guineans wind up technologically primitive, despite what I believe to be their superior intelligence? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Jessie’s snarls so alarmed Frightful that, despite the darkness, she flew for the nest box. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Tex John Smith was presumed to be prospecting for gold somewhere in Alaska—though lawmen, despite great effort, had been unable to locate him. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, despite his insulation, my grandfather was shivering. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z My primary motivation behind buying a car, despite the scarcity of my funds, was that I refused to be driven around town in a car with red and blue lights on top. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z In appreciation for Kami’s enthusiasm and dedication, some weeks later his wish was granted—despite the fact that he had no climbing experience and had received no formal training in proper techniques. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z She laughs, the sound happy, real, despite everything. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He was less weary than he had expected, despite the grueling ride. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Allen, a natural comedian, was so funny making this sound with his eyes bugging out that I laughed despite myself. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z So, despite the enticement of the presents that awaited them, Penelope first took the children up to the nursery to change into dry clothes and eat a quick supper. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Her hair was black and generous, with thick curls circling her face, a face I could never quite coax into view, despite the sharpness of everything else. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Hen Wen snored luxuriously and Taran resigned himself to sleeping, despite the assortment of whistles and groans directly below his ear. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z High and Keith were smooth and respectable where C.P. was rough and, despite the numerous calls of support, still somewhat disreputable. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z We were seeing less and less of each other, despite the fact that we were in the same house. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z I liked Mrs. Dawson, despite the fact that I often made her cross. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z That was the wisdom: We knew we did not lay down the direction of the street, but despite that, we could—and must—fashion the way of our walk. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z At first, huddled in her sepulcher, unable either to stand up or sit down despite her small size, Alba managed to stave off madness. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s unfailingly cheerful and amazingly brave, despite the fact that he’s always sick and in pain and can’t eat much or do a lot of walking. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Suddenly she wished that she could leave this place, despite its comforts, and return to the life she had known. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They all knew this, but it didn’t stop them from good-naturedly crowding the front door every time it opened, every single time, despite the fact that they were never—ever—let into the house. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He was clinging to his optimism despite neckwear inexperience and coffee stains. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Did she only guess that I had met someone there, or had she seen us, despite the dark? Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z But I couldn't make up a good lie, despite the good job I had been doing lying over the past few days. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Everyone called the smith’s prentice “boy” despite the fact that he was a hand taller than anyone there. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z There’s even a doorman, Morrie, who calls me doctor, which is a thing that happens to me, despite me being sixteen with no medical training. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He held the thick shrubbery back to make it easier for Kira to enter, and was pleased to see that her footsteps, despite her injured feet, seemed firm and without pain. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z I watched her out of the corner of my eye and realized that, despite the deadly driving conditions, I hadn’t been stressed at all. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He sounded desperate and, despite myself, I felt bad for him. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z "No, baby," my mom replied, smiling despite her wet face. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z And despite our measured pace I had begun to feel the effects of the altitude, which left me light-headed and constantly fighting for breath. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z She doesn’t like to admit to herself that, despite all her activities, she sometimes feels lonely. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I know what she means, despite her tenses. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to read “Song of Myself” again when I got home that night, but despite Dr. Holden’s advice, it still turned into a jumble of nonsensical words. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Since “independence” the Venda people have been under the clutches of the Pretoria- anointed dictator, Patrick Mphephu, who, despite the loss of two elections, continues clinging to power through untempered repression and brutality. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z For the rest of us—those who snuck in despite coming from the margins—the mission has to be to pull up others behind us. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z And despite myself, despite what he’d done and what he was, I came to love him. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He’d recovered quickly, and ran now with almost no effort, despite nearing the end of his second hour of running. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Lyra tried to pinch the edges together after they went through, but her fingers couldn’t find it at all; nor could the spies, despite the fineness of their hands. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z All four of us have been sentenced to three days’ suspension, despite Williamson’s zero-tolerance policy. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Yet despite these great dissimilarities the stories of the encounter run in broad parallel. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He forced himself to breathe deeply, despite the smell of bodies. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He had spent the previous eight weeks confined to his room close to twenty-four hours a day and had been denied mental health services despite his repeated requests. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Leprechauns eat leaves and, despite their reputation as pranksters, are not known ever to have done lasting damage to a human. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “I hope you enjoyed my literary treasure hunt, despite Mr. Remora’s antics,” he said. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And despite having no idea how to “fix it”—or what it even is—I can’t shake the feeling that he’s right, and I need to do something. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I took that as a joking compliment, as everyone knows that ants are powerful, despite their tiny size. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z But he obviously thrives on danger, and despite my violent dreams I don’t really have it in me. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The seagulls chirping, the sandy beach in the distance, the shirtless surfers—and then, despite myself, I think of Will. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z His attention remains focused on the flames despite the press of patrons around him as the fire is amplified through a rainbow of hues. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He nudges me forward, and, despite how foolish I feel, I open my pillowcase. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z There are so many questions, so many things she longs to discuss despite her father’s constant nagging about not concerning herself with her opponent. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z They did let Elinor into the bank, despite her torn stockings. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z But, despite the fact that some of those other children spoke our sacred language differently, what we were doing made me feel happier and more peaceful. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I was twenty years old before I ever saw this lake with my own eyes, despite having grown up only two hours from its shores. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z “That is not going to happen again,” Hector responds, each word sharp and heavy despite his insubstantial form. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Somehow daily life continued despite the bomb blasts and killings. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It appeared to be clean despite our tussle with the lechuzas. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She returns his francs with his ticket despite his protestations, and after rummaging through a small box, she produces a business card which she hands him as well. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But despite the bustling crowd and Bruno’s wagging tail, it’s clear the dog is alone. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The crowd around us goes right on cheering despite the fact that two runaway kids are starting to fall apart. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And despite Clement’s radical rhetoric and carefully arranged Soul Brother appearance, Riddick had already heard who the real militant in Durham was, and he watched her working her people for a few more seconds. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Yes, despite its thimble-sized engine that sounded like a sewing machine, the Gremlin was managing to accelerate. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I thought so, despite her own rule Mother can’t help yearning for Father any more than I can help tasting ripe papaya in my sleep. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She drives us to a wooded area outside the city; it’s a spot she must know well, because despite the dark, the car glides into a space with ease. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Her countenance—despite the rumors—was still youthful and pleasing, and she endeavoured to carry on ruling in the manner of the dead king. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He even asked her if she wanted to play it, and she snorted despite herself, imagining this tall, strange man with ice-chip eyes crouching in the boxwoods. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Today, despite the windows were closed, Miss Love had opened the shutters wide. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Fine, upstanding people, despite a number of faults that Ophie could see, did not commit murder. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z More so, because despite its toxicity, the mutts begin to throw themselves into the foul sewer. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z So despite the early rumblings of discontent on the premises of Paradise Pickles, Chacko, in rehearsal for the Revolution, continued to play Comrade! The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew such high ideals were absent from Rowan’s training, but it didn’t mean he didn’t hold onto them in his heart, despite his bloodthirsty mentor. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Because a philodendron plant my father had given her had withered and died, despite the fact that she watered it faithfully. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked on the padlock, but despite a thick encrustation of rust it seemed rock solid. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Dark shadows filled the depths of the wooded area, despite the time of day. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Obama honored his word following the election, drastically increasing funding for the Byrne grant program despite its abysmal track record. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z As for my mother, despite openly and proudly calling herself a Christian, her tribal beliefs continued as strong as ever, latently when things seemed to be going right, and actively when things were going wrong. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z But despite the relatively small size of the black population in the North, the pattern of racial segregation there suggested that most northern whites shared Jefferson’s belief that “incorporation” was unlikely. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Without their strengthening the bloodline, Faerie would die out, despite the endless span of their lives. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A Level Six Awkward Silence descended upon us, despite the bustle of the terminal all around. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z If the fifth- century Aegean Greeks resented the Athenians for similar policies despite a common language and culture, the Egyptians probably hated the Macedonians even more. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z My father was delighted, despite the fact that the news cost him some extra nights of work rewriting the speech he was to give at the rally. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Occasionally the ground beneath my feet shook from some faraway pounding and I felt that this world, despite its massiveness, was somehow dangerously fragile. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z However, Haymitch’s house, despite the care taken by the groundskeeper, exudes an air of abandonment and neglect. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Moreover, despite the rising global tensions with the USSR, the United States was enjoying one of the most prosperous decades in its history. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z My eyes are squeezed shut, despite the goggles. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z My heart pounds so hard that, despite the roaring of the crowd, I am aware of blood whooshing through my ears. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z A feeling of ease spread through me, and I was suddenly comfortable despite where I was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The trial court allowed almost all of these jurors to remain on the jury panel despite defense objections. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Cheryl went to college despite all of the odds against her and she graduated with honors. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Much like tonight, he had felt too worked up to sleep, and despite the late hour he had slipped quietly out of bed and crept down to Mr. Benedict’s study. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Now she could find it again, if she needed to, despite what the angels might think. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The checkpoints are no problem, everything goes as smoothly as the Commander said it would, despite the heavy pounding, the pressure of blood in my head. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I twisted around despite the pain in my neck and chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The corners of his lips turned up, yet despite his smile, the pain on his face made my eyes well with tears. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Everything was done in the English manner, the idea being that despite our disagreements we were all gendemen. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They were gentle and lilting, these sighs, and despite their melancholy Reynie loved to hear them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly I realized that despite her angry attitude, she was afraid of me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Day or night, my father s courage never seemed to waver, despite receiving threatening letters as well as warnings from concerned friends. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I have a charcoal-gray pencil skirt that’s hard to walk in despite the kick pleat, and a bat wing sweater, a red one with modulated gray horizontal stripes across it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z For, despite my anguish and anger, I knew of no other way of living, nor other forms of success available to such as me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I wondered when I had forgotten that, despite everything, he was still just a child. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z As if, despite their different accents, they had finally met someone who spoke their native tongue. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I realized the old man and the boy were the same person—it was all in the eyes, the vitality undiminished despite the many decades. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The war is going to go on despite our quarrels and our longing for freedom and fresh air, so we should try to make the best of our stay here. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Listening to Uncle, hurrying to stay close to him, Salva was able to make his feet move despite the cold terror throughout his whole body. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “The dragon’s pearl is not the Luminous Stone you seek?” the king replied, and despite his formal tone, Pinmei could hear the devastation in his voice. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z It’s the strangest thing, to spend all this time in school—forced through all these mandatory lessons—despite the fact that most of these subjects lead nowhere. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Nancy and C. J. noticed with some concern that the monkey workers around the building were not wearing respirators, despite Dalgard’s order. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Adams, however, despite all his vows of Ciceronian serenity, was congenitally incapable of staying in character. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z In White’s desperation to get Hale, he’d committed the ultimate sin of an evidence man and believed, despite apparent contradictions, what he wanted to believe. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z It was still there, despite all the death and disease and misery and sadness and loss everywhere else. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss couldn’t take that away from her, despite the dread that had sunk deep into him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z While modern classical music had its challenges, older music was encountering its own difficulties in the twentieth century, despite - or indeed because of - an explosion in recordings in the 1960s. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z They put the Nazis on alert, despite their fear of their government and the strong-armed reach of the Gestapo and SS. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Departing from Goedart’s example, she also included eggs, declaring boldly that eggs were the source of every caterpillar despite widespread public belief in spontaneous generation of insects. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z His chest heaved once, as if his large heart, weary of despotic constriction, had expanded, despite the will, and made a vigorous bound for the attainment of liberty. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The reserves of grain I had put by began to dwindle despite my care. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She is sweating despite the cool river air, and her skin is deathly pale. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Gas lanterns flicker despite the hot six o’clock sun. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z My mom says that despite their marital woes and my grandfather's wandering eye, they remained in love till the very end. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He applied there, he said, out of a sense of “nonconformity” and despite his mother’s preference that he attend a Christian college. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z She had a strong voice despite her small frame, and she spoke with “rare force and effectiveness,” winning the class orator prize. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z One of them, entitled Afloat, flapped its endpapers, drifted to the ceiling, and refused to move despite Artful Guile trying to tempt it back down with a bookmark. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Armpit smiled despite the lump in his throat. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z In 1991, Fuller received national attention when he was named superintendent of the Milwaukee school system, the nation’s seventeenth largest—despite a lack of elementary or secondary teaching experience. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He runs through the last summer picnickers, who come despite the fog, and I pretend to be angry with him when he steals a block of cheese or a bag of Goldfish. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The door was open, despite it was a cold day, and we went on in. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z And yet she had something precious that I—despite all my opportunities, or maybe because of them—did not. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z And this is the primary gripe she has with me—she’s even said as much, despite her list—but with us it’s ever urgent, the big one. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z In the clearing beyond stands our latrine, unashamed, despite the vile curses rained upon it daily by Rachel. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Clara grew like a wild plant, despite the recommendations of Dr. Cuevas, who had brought from Europe the novel idea of cold baths and electric shocks for the treatment of the insane. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He still isn’t telling, and I am reassured: despite his changed facade, his thinning hair and provisional suit, he is still the same person underneath. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It still always shocked me when it wasn’t just Muslim people or Black people who were moved by my story and who felt love for me despite both our different and shared experiences. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z A beginner thinks this, despite many hours of painstaking preparation. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Jefferson’s enthusiasm for the French Revolution, despite its wild and bloody excesses, pushed Adams over the edge. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z A reasonable conclusion despite the fact that it was dead wrong. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He looked grim and tired, for his eyes were burning, there was an air of such impersonal cruelty about him that despite myself I shivered. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Cal hadn’t just won it—they’d done so in a near record time of eighteen minutes and fifty-two seconds, despite a stiff crosswind and heavy chop. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z But despite his yells, the paper seemed to be able to escape the soldiers' flailing arms. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z She’s dressed up in red wool pants despite the sweltering heat and has Daddy’s old Kappa Alpha blanket draped on the chair. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z My father's pictures were still in perfect condition despite being under those little paws. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was determined to play despite the injury. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the poor dogs, despite my stupidity and grandiosity, despite our crime. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z She gives me her most charming smile, and I find my annoyance fading, despite myself. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It doesn't seem possible until you see it, and you're amazed despite the horror. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I became her official suitor without having to perform any superhuman tasks because, despite her awesome beauty and her innumerable virtues, Rosa had no other wooers. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Without guards or army escort, despite the danger that might still lurk in Washington, Stanton and Welles rode in a carriage to Ford’s Theatre. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His body, despite the smoke and his burning eyes and heaving chest, was flexed taut. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Susan Calvin did not allow herself to relax, despite the designed comfort of the chair she sat in. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He struck me as being very reasonable and, overall, quite pleasant, despite a nervous tic which made his mouth twitch now and then. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z This is the last card, I tell myself, but I roll over into sleep again, despite the music of hearts beating in my bed. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z It lay motionless and dark in front of the church, and despite the necessity of it all, I felt a pang of regret for killing the poor beast. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But it isn’t true—I didn’t trust him to love me despite the terrible things I had done. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Those were, Mr Charles recalls, strangely unnerving moments during which he too, despite not having participated in the preceding behaviour, felt engulfed with guilt. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He hoped they could make do despite this. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I don’t know how my mom was so unstoppable despite all that stuff happening. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Mr. A. H— does not appear, despite his standing invitation. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The glaring difference between us was that my parents still loved me—and despite the problems I’d had with them, I loved them, too, in my own quiet way. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z But despite his aversion to money and conspicuous consumption, Chris’s political leanings could not be described as liberal. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There is a considerable crowd outside when Herr Thiessen finally reaches the gates, and despite the crowd, he would have spotted his clock instantly, even without having been informed of its placement. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Experience had taught them that in the end the fox always eats the hens, despite the subversive ballads that were traveling from mouth to mouth preaching just the opposite. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z In the midst of Kepler’s mathematical raptures, and despite his sequestered life, the imperfections of the outside world must also have molded his character. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the radiators clangs and steams all day despite various attempts to shut it down. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She didn’t look quite so queasy, despite the fact that Coach Hedge was still singing his Pokemon song at the helm. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Still, the task of making a seagoing clock or watch was far from solved: such a timepiece had to remain accurate despite changes in temperature and humidity, and despite the movement of the waves. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z But despite the rattle of the wagon’s wheels, Inej could tell Kaz’s breathing had gotten worse—shallow, rapid pants like an animal caught in a trap. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Grant, Blaine, and Sherman, despite losing the Republican nomination, campaigned for Garfield. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z It is not as cold as Celia had expected, despite the chilling wind. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The ground smelled like wet clay where the hose had dripped all over, despite my efforts to tighten it. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Now and again, despite the fear that numbed my brain, I was aware of Rosalie’s eyes on me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Thanks, man,” Obinze said again, and despite it all he was grateful and relieved. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The fourteenth Augur follows her, managing, despite her seeming frailty, to pull a bound and gagged girl behind her. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The buzzer boomed like thunder in my head, and Freddie, despite everything, charged me and knocked me back into the net. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The paper was wintery cold, despite all the hot details. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z This story still gets repeated, despite the fact that the documents which are supposed to support it do not exist, and have been known not to exist since 1936. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The moment that had arrived, despite the time pressure and the frenzy of activity surrounding her, felt somehow inevitable. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I rose to walk, and despite having inhaled half the menu I felt easy as a feather weight. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to disappoint or upset Ella, but despite her advice, I began going down into the town ghetto section. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z This despite how important these five months were in shaping race relations to the present day. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z He had a very agreeable face, despite his severe, somber demeanor and his frequently sour expression. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Often she would climb out to the figurehead, despite her broken leg, and sit, looking down at the ground below. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I try to smile, like I’m confident it will work this time, despite the idea she explained over the phone. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He visits the dealer frequently, despite the rising prices, and buys one bottle after another after another. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite her fear, and despite the fact that the man’s voice was muffled through the fabric of the hood, Stella was sure she’d heard it before. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Staring at his grotesquely muscled shoulders—stooped, naked despite the cold, sleek as the belly of a shark and as rippled with power as the shoulders of a horse—I found my mind wandering. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “But despite it all, we must find the good and praise it.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Kuhn tried to maintain both these views, despite the tension between them, by distinguishing revolutionary science from normal science. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Pulling shut the door, which, despite all Charles’s efforts, still did not close quite flush, they remembered the bear and wondered how they could keep the wild creatures from destroying the cabin in their absence. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z This despite the fact that all my words were banned. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z DRACO: And Scorpius is a follower, not a leader, despite everything I’ve tried to instill in him. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z Her face maintains a semblance of girlishness, in the length of her eyelashes and the slight pout of her lips, despite the fact that she is clearly too old to be properly called a girl. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Such foolish hope, to have thought that despite being raised to violence I might one day be free of it. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Yet despite the Egyptians’ brilliant geometric work, zero was nowhere to be found within Egypt. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z And, despite the farce that ended my attempt to say "yes" to the Brotherhood, I'm still plagued by his deathbed advice . Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands turned wrinkled and dry, despite being in the middle of a fountain. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Which I find surprising despite the fact that he is a white guy. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He makes a staff for Peeta as well, which is good because, despite his protestations, I think all Peeta really wants to do is lie down. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z A short distance down the passageway, the deck opened like a trapdoor, and a teenage girl stepped out, walking lightly despite the manacles on her ankles. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He emerged from the cott despite his mother’s scolding voice and came to them. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Esteban was as madly in love as an adolescent, despite the fact that the movement of the ship made Clara uncontrollably ill and the tight quarters gave her asthma. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Never heard the words, despite the thousands of times I had sung them. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I take another sip of the moonshine, which, despite Walter’s assurances, still goes down like mustard gas. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I could be a deaf-mute as far as most of this goes, and despite all the orientation directives to smile and exude personal warmth, autism might be a definite advantage. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z CONCLUSION: In speech, mannerisms, and dress, the subject manifests a feminine gender identity and role, despite a contrary chromosomal status. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She started to say something and, despite everything, I felt myself being drawn into her perfect pink lips like they were the only comfortable spot in town. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z And despite himself, he wanted to find Lily—to make sure she was okay. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She takes my hand, and despite my annoyance I let her. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z But despite all the hell-raising and destruction and chaos he had created in our lives, I could not imagine what my life would be like—what the world would be like—without him in it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth wanted to argue, but as soon as he said sleep, her body betrayed her, despite her resolution never to sleep in Tartarus again. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It’s as if he’s lived through it before, a long time ago; and despite the unpleasantness, the irritation of it, the combination of boredom and fear, he has a certain fellow feeling. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z My mother was welcomed into the hospital, but she’s viewed as more of a nurse than a doctor, despite her lifetime of healing. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I took my duty seriously and didn’t budge, despite the freezing wind. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The thaw and spring rains had turned parts of the roadway into muddy sloughs, and despite the coachman’s skill, early on the last morning they were stuck fast. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She pushed her shoulder against his and smiled despite herself. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z This, despite the fact that they had discovered nothing of any use whatsoever. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I wonder if Genly Ai sees that in Orgoreyn, despite the vast visible apparatus of government, nothing is done visibly, nothing is said aloud. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z And despite not having been friends for the past thirty years, Hollister had cared enough to dedicate his window display to Mr. Griswold in a time of need. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The hairs on the back of my neck stand at attention, and my fingers tremble, despite the fact that I have them buried in my coat pockets. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I saw Charles return for him, despite their quarrel; saw him lift the old man upon his back and charge with him into the foam. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She was late and she had every reason to run, despite the shoes that pinched her toes. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z By contrast, no wild maize ancestor has ever been found, despite decades of search. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Colin reached out and felt the granite, cool despite the hot sun. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Yet despite such hazards, the bootlegging club continued to grow; new members were added each day, more than making up for those arrested daily. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z But that's off the point, which is one of my problems and why despite the fact that I'm a thinker, I'm never the teacher's pet. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z The thought of Papá had made us all gloomy again despite the refreshing showers. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z How calmly he said that, despite that lump in his throat. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Then, despite their protests, I lured them to the table and made a speech. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctors confirmed that, despite their hideous appearance, the wounds were not fatal. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z And they had done this despite the city, which was supposed to be a respite, revealing itself to simply be a more intricate specimen of plunder. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The weather was warm, despite the cloudy sky. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Thanks to Mrs. Weasley’s ministrations, George’s wound was neat and clean, but Harry was not yet used to the dark hole in the side of his head, despite the twins’ many jokes about it. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Nor did they ever permit the Achaeans or the Aetolians to expand their territory, despite their merits. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z The English, despite their bluff, are certainly no more to blame for the war than all the other countries, large and small, that are now occupied by the Germans. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Only a fool wouldn’t be, despite his words. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When Celaena finally collapsed onto a bed after her meeting in the throne room, she couldn’t fall asleep, despite the exhaustion in every inch of her body. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She had to say this, despite the fact that there was only the one number. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The cool air was refreshing, despite the dust and the strong scent of mildew. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I had to hang with Freddie, despite how I felt about him. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Yet somehow, despite virtually living on the Net, the discovery that he physically could live in almost any city in the country had come as a shock, an awakening akin to joining the Geek Club. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Its residents’ struggle to maintain their dignity despite absentee landlords and poor city services was intense and ongoing. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Baron d’Arce was an example, despite his noble title; as the passage he italicized suggests, his account highlighted Indian freedoms as an incitement toward rebellion. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Our archaeologist might therefore look at the Americas and conclude that Africans, despite their apparently enormous head start, would have been overtaken by the earliest Americans within at most a millennium. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z By solving it, he helped the city become the birthplace of skyscrapers despite terrain that could not have been less suited to the role. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I hoped whoever found Tinkerbell would love her despite her melted face. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z His family maintained that he was beaten by police and jail officials who then denied him his asthma inhaler and medication despite his begging for it. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He, too, was a gentleman, despite everything else. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z They were amazingly lively despite their half-starved appearance, and once seized and thrown into the sack, they went after one another with ungodly shrieks. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Thirty-three years old, Riddick was one of those intense men who, despite being well under six feet tall, are invariably described as huge. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He was being robbed of a certain freedom he had enjoyed, despite his poverty, all his life. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She loved her hometown, because of what it represented and despite what it represented. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither of the two brothers appreciated the Frenchman’s charms, despite his discreet attempts to win their favor. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Kendra held perfectly still, trying to breathe softly despite her alarm. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “If we fail to meet this challenge, all other nations will be on notice that despite its overwhelming power the United States, when a real crisis comes, will be found wanting.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “Yep. Been invited back for another year of overreactions. And he’s still got a gun, despite that a ton of parents complained about it.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His fingers, despite their bites, still tried to add a rhythm to his fear. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But what saddened him the most was the realization—too late now—that despite everything, he had hardly known his uncle at all. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z What is important here is not, despite what Diderot says, the idea that experience is the best way to acquire knowledge. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z And despite that, despite the utter hopelessness of the situation, they still hadn’t given up. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z My stomach, despite all its sickness and worry, rumbled. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Come with me,” he said to her over his shoulder, and—despite the body—she smiled a bit and followed him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Real happy, smiley type of guy, despite having on plaid booty-shorts hiked up to his belly button that cannot be comfortable. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, despite acknowledging the validity of certain liberal ideas, Bobby seemed to be hardening toward the world and losing sensitivity to people in need. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z My mother, concerned about the effects on her children of a drawn-out legal affair, opted to settle out of court, despite believing she had a larger wrongful death case. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I had a lot to think about, and despite what Holly thought of her, it seemed Arletta always said or did something to help untangle my thoughts. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z One room had a pair of bricked-up windows despite the fact that we were, at my best guess, at least fifty feet aelow ground. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Thus, despite the fact that it is fully carved, the back side was never meant to be seen and provides little additional visual information. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z In Chicago, despite the tireless efforts of his young lieutenant Harry Codman, the work was far behind schedule, the task ahead growing more enormous by the day. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But Humphrey, despite his size, didn’t last for long—only for eighteen months. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z And maybe most importantly, despite Toby’s disappearing act—he finally didn’t feel like he was trying to outrun a demon. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The others were still punching and kicking Alec, but the former soldier refused to give in, struggling to fight back despite his odds. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And yet, despite all that, part of me welcomed their honesty. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I was feeling our old competitiveness despite myself. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z I held our own chariot together through the second turn, despite the groaning of the right wheel. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He began to talk to us and, despite our weariness, we listened attentively. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She lights her cigarette, the flame catching easily despite the dampness of the air. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But despite Baba’s successes, people were always doubting him. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Deane, despite his lack of training, managed to set up the most spectacular sabotage operation of the Revolutionary War. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z After our blinding journey through the sunlit streets of Yazd, it seemed almost dark inside, despite the warm golden walls. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Europa turns out to be as smooth as a billiard ball despite the network of lineations. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It was why—despite being well established—she chose to teach the beginning students. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Annabeth wasn’t feeling any warmer either, despite the hot, sticky air. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Still, our list of triumphs lacks many wild plants that, despite their value as food, we never succeeded in domesticating. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z This, despite her easily hurt look, her ingratiating ways. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But despite bowdlerizing content, my family has been entirely faithful about visiting. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Night shadows filled many of the nooks and crannies among the houses, despite the brightness of the streetlights. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z When he looked up and saw the car bearing down on him, despite the desperate clucking from all around, he froze, staring. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z After six months on the job, Cullen knew it was inevitable that the sand would creep into his socks despite the canvas gaiters covering his pant legs and shoes. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z But a twinge of fear grows inside me despite myself. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Lyra turned around, knowing what she’d see and dreading it despite her bravado. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z That he’d been having more seizures despite taking his medicine like he was supposed to. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Casting aside his usual reticence, and despite the presence of reporters in —George Yeoman Pocock the room, Ulbrickson then began to grow animated, almost emotional. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z But despite his underestimation of England and his overestimation of France, Jefferson's reputation and popularity soared. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He replied to Pavlov that he could not debase his own standards of sportsmanship and would see the match through despite Fischer’s outrageous conduct. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z And yet there were still accidents, despite everything. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Stannis, my lord, my sad sullen boy, son I never bad, you must not do this, don’t you know how I have cared for you, lived for you, loved you despite all? A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And, despite my disgust with the Capitol and their hideous fashions, I can't help thinking how attractive it looks. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Still, despite the evidence, the law would not intervene, and the death of the Socialist was quickly forgotten. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And those old bones were another reason for people to dig elsewhere, despite how foolish it was to be afraid of something so long dead and buried. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Not a one of the boys would sleep in or under the wagon that night, despite the ground was wet as heck. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Two things were very clear to Lee: first, despite what Goll had said, no fire engines had arrived, and, second, his house was about to catch fire. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z The business of the town, the shops and markets and streets, lively despite snow-flurries and zero temperature, seemed like a play, unreal, bewildering. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z A gigantic leopard that moves silently despite its size and whose breath causes disease virulent enough to eliminate entire villages, it has never yet been subdued by fewer than a hundred skilled wizards working together. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite it was crowded at our house, we all settled down. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But I can’t ignore how despite my standing in front of him, despite us being in class together, Brian totally erased me. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I didn't feel so much as a twinge of pain, despite having been flattened by a train three days ago. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z It had cleaned up nicely, despite me depositing the entire contents of my sinuses on it, not to mention a gallon of stress hormones. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Outside the apartment house, Paul considered his choices: pressing on with the sale despite his luck today or going home. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Danny’s gloom and frustration grew worse day by day, despite the fact that the students in his Talmud class looked upon him with open-mouthed awe. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Still, despite Nailer’s warnings, Reynolds said they would most likely encounter the Ray. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Second, despite years of research, there is still no cure for yellow fever. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I might be overthinking, but despite Jupiter saying I “fit” with her and Courtney, lately, when I’m around them, I feel a bit redundant. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z And Allah blessed me to remain true, firm and strong in my faith in Islam, despite many severe trials to my faith. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Seventeen died despite the horrified missionaries’ best efforts. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I’m thinking about waiting on the porch, despite the chill, but I don’t want to seem too eager. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z It lifted my spirit to see his joy despite his tragic story. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The pictorial space, with its indeterminate depth, becomes continuous with ours, despite the fact that the frame cuts off the figure. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Comments included protests that, despite what CBS claimed, there had NOT been four announcements to inform listeners that the broadcast was a radio drama. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z He had a full mustache and beard, both white, and was wearing a heavy winter overcoat, despite the fact that it was April. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And the bright autumn days of 1943 continued to hold tragedy for the 125th Guards, despite their proud new name. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Finally Ben was able to drop the rock and I retained my firm belief that it wouldn’t fall despite evidence to the contrary. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was the lion tamer, only he’d been raised by the lion—he couldn’t love the beast any less despite knowing what it was capable of. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Barring some kind of miracle, the older boys would race as the varsity crew at Poughkeepsie; the sophomores would almost certainly be demoted to junior varsity status, despite winning in California. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “What’s nuts is that despite the fact that my score was one of four that didn’t change, Bryce ratted me out as the mastermind.” Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I was pretty happy with the new T-shirt gig, and despite Stan invading my space, I'd managed to forget the pills in my pocket. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The few teachers the town did have were not exactly the pick of the litter, as Dad liked to say, and despite the shortage, one would get fired from time to time. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Her cholesterol levels were stubbornly high and her blood pressure was up, despite drugs for both. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z But after ten steps she did so despite herself—it was too hard not to turn around. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I can feel the moment he gives in and gives up, pulling me to him despite the threat of the knife. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Despite the tragedy afflicting me, despite not feeling well, I let out a laugh. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Despite his bland supper, despite the nagging message broadcast in his head, and despite the uncertainty of his plan, he felt a stirring in his heart, a good feeling that might pass for hope. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I remember thinking that I would have enjoyed flying in space with Colonel Belyaev, despite the fact that our two countries were not friendly in 1967. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I shook my head; I could not believe, despite his sincerity, what he was telling me. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a simple man who had no inferiority complex about his lack of education and, even more amazing, no superiority complex because he had succeeded despite that lack. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The fact that he put lots of time and thought into the gift selection made me feel that despite the way he had behaved, maybe he really did love me. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm in a dim, chilly cave, my bare feet freezing despite the cover, the air tainted with the unmistakable smell of blood. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The post office wasn’t much bigger than Miss Maggie’s chicken coop but smelled far better, despite Mr. Johnson’s cigar. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z “I see,” said Armpit, trying to sound as if the matter was of little importance to him, but a little bit of a smile slipped out despite his efforts. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “And Hyderabad is a lot farther from Illinois than Illinois is from New York. And don’t forget, you waited a long time to have a kid despite our ummi’s pressure.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z By nightfall, despite our problems, we had once again managed to bring almost 14,000 Marines and 6,000 tons of equipment on shore. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z They seemed so straightforward in comparison, despite their myriad meanings. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Medic Andrew J. Brown, pistol drawn for protection, crawls through the jungle to treat an injured paratrooper despite sniper fire and a live grenade lying nearby, 1965. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Piggy grinned reluctantly, pleased despite himself at even this much recognition. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Highway 19 and 129, which despite having two numbers was really just a back road through a high pass between wooded nowheres. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z The detectives were courteous and never showed impatience, despite having to make the same introductions and tell the same story over and over again. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But he had, in his own way—despite her best intentions. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And no one could mistake the men of the Anvil—extensive tattoos on proud display, arms bare despite the chilly weather. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Duncan, dwelling on the holding penalty despite efforts to block it out of his mind, said nothing. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z One day I was in the kitchen cleaning dishes—despite my best efforts to avoid them—and a bomb went off so close that the whole house rattled and the fan over the window fell. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Here she comes, folks!” he shouted, excited despite himself, and the crowd cheered. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Study after study shows that the leanest curriculums are being offered in the highest-poverty areas, despite ample evidence that this is exactly the wrong thing to do. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He realized his clothes were in tatters, despite the magic they’d been woven with. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It’s an effort to stoop; despite the exercises, I can feel my body gradually seizing up, refusing. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z And the fact that the feeling they are being watched has not faded despite its presence bothers her. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Decades after first touching the Americas, London’s venture capitalists still hadn’t figured out that New England is colder than Britain despite being farther south. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z No mud this time, despite last week’s rain—ground’s all frozen solid. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “You’re growing up to be a real citizen of the world,” Mrs. Richardson said, and Pearl, despite herself, blushed. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She nodded tersely, and despite herself, she kept her mouth shut as she continued down the hall. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Stockholm was beautiful, despite the constant snow and frigid temperatures. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It’s funny how you and I have been having similar experiences, despite the number of miles between us. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z There’s a part of me that is glad she has given in, despite the awfulness of Balekin, the inevitable horror of his rule. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But despite his mien of seriousness and inapproachability, Bronstein was friendly, animated, and liked by virtually all the other players, owing to his cordiality, immense knowledge of the game, and a certain intellectual eccentricity. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Julian was uninvolved in Isrami politics despite his fondness for the princess and his sympathy—on principle—with royalists instead of revolutionaries. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She sounded kind of impressed, despite the horrible things Daedalus had done. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z First of all, every district is currently at war with the Capitol except 2, which has always had a favored relationship with our enemies despite its participation in the Hunger Games. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She watched an old woman dressed in a heavy overcoat, despite the heat. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Why did all those societies fail to acquire writing, despite their sharing prerequisites with societies that did do so? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z ‘Indeed, I know them all and all their history, and despite your scorn, foul Mouth of Sauron, you cannot say as much. But why do you bring them here?’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Many preferred senses stand their ground over long stretches of time despite constant battering by careless writers. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Because both Patrick and Catherine O’Leary worked, they were able to put a large addition on their cottage despite a lot size of just 25 by 100 feet. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z He used Emmett Till as an example, and despite the fact that it happened so long ago, the story shook Scoob down to his bones. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z The softness of the mattress smothered her, and she shifted again, lying on her back, despite the pain it gave her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The purple velvet walls curved overhead to form a roof, making it pleasantly warm within despite the autumn chill outside. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Still here, I see, despite the gods' promises. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The light turns green, but the taxi driver does not move, despite the immediate discordant blare of horns behind them. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Why, despite that head start, did Europeans end up conquering Australia, rather than vice versa? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z But despite the explicit and exaggerated drawings, I can’t muster any interest whatever in Mr. Big Studio Director boning the skinny would-be starlet with the horse face. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I was the only one who knew that despite her sharp ways, her heart was more tender than a flower skin and she loved me beyond reason. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And to begin the work of restructuring American schools—barely changed in generations despite the ongoing Information Revolution—and their frequently warped structures, procedures, and value systems. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t let any bears attend to him, despite their eagerness. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z We'd made our peace last summer, despite the fact that her mom was Athena and didn’t get along with my dad. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Everyone called it the Leaner because, despite being pretty sturdy, it looked like it was tilting down the slope of the mountain. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And, of course, photos of Otto’s and Sheed’s parents were plentiful, despite their ability to make Grandma and the boys sad from time to time. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z How do we laugh and feel happiness despite the buried things growing inside? I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “It’s probably a matter of sentiment with Owner Howard to put Pollard in the pilot-house, and it might turn out to be a good idea, despite,” wrote reporter Jack James. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I had advised Walter and his family that we would likely need to go to an appellate court for any real chance of relief, despite how positive everyone thought the hearing had been. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Logs burned day and night in fireplaces despite the oppressive heat, and gunpowder and other noxious chemicals were tossed in frequently. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z The lesson arrived, Margot set to work enthusiastically and decided to take the course, despite the expense. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z And despite the fact that the figure seemed to run away from us, she is also sure that we made a narrow escape from certain death. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Despite the alternative, despite knowing that if they hadn’t tried to escape, all of them might’ve died, it still hurt, even though he hadn’t known them very well. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And yet, despite this, without musical accompaniment, the poet leads me to hear the sounds of the words that I read. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet, despite our progress, more and more of them were being disgorged from the Maafa. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z And despite the fact that the world has never seen an empire as grand or a war so terrible, both of them only live in stories now. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z By February he’d run out of food and starved, apparently without making any attempt to save himself, despite the fact that there was another cabin stocked with meat just three miles downstream. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite his own paper’s editorial, not even the editor in chief of the Chicago Tribune, Horace White, smelled a good story in the smoke that was blowing into his neighborhood. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Yet standing there, I realized once again that number 534, despite his name, was not a machine. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I can hear my own exhales despite the whistling wind. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Then, despite the pain, she tried to sit up. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And despite what Hannah keeps telling me, no one has flown a private jet to school—with or without a chef on board. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Some of the closer tents are splattered with mud, but none are burned despite the charred ground surrounding them. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Clara was actually the only one to realize on first glance what was going on, despite the fact that nothing in her sister-in-law’s appearance in any way betrayed her state. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Particularly surprising is the large number of species of African and American mammals that were never domesticated, despite their having Eurasian close relatives or counterparts that were domesticated. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z But despite the close agreement in position Helfand and Long do not insist that the gamma ray outburst is associated with the supernova remnant. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He still wore the dark suit, and despite the hour, he even had the sunglasses on. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z The crowd had grown even larger, despite it being well past midnight. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The room into which the dogs, had disappeared was dark, despite the daylight that came in through the taU windows. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z It was not settling down to its night of rest despite the daylight. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He seems unaware that there ever was any bad blood between us, despite my reserve. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z That consideration dictates single authorship, despite all the difficulties that it poses. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The pets scattered, except Franz, who didn’t flinch, despite now being covered in sheet music. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z So, despite his orders to kill, he decided to use "a little psychology." Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z They could all feel themselves getting sleepy, despite the cold. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z With this enactment Millet hoped to carry visitors “back 400 years”—despite the steam tugboats that would nudge the Spanish ships toward shore. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I knew that despite his genuine commitment to integrated tennis, he wanted me to play so as to deflect criticism why there weren’t any blacks in the tournament. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mom, relax,” I say, despite knowing that relaxing is not in her wheelhouse. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z His small eyes were imbedded in pale flesh, eyes that seldom smiled despite the giggle and the grin that sometimes flashed across his face, especially when he knew he was reaching people. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite the crowd and the chaos, I didn’t even turn around to make sure Dad was still behind me. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It is something of a puzzle that the word ‘experiment’ did not come with it, despite its respectable Latin antecedents. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Her eyes were closed tightly and her forehead was covered with beads of sweat despite the cold weather. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But today, despite the bright banners hanging on the buildings, there's an air of grimness. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z In one way, this became the most dangerous music ever written, because, despite being motivated by a devotion to self-denial and compassion, it undoubtedly inspired hatred. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I blushed despite myself, but he didn’t seem to notice me. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again he turned toward the jurors, swiveling the sheriffs report in their direction as if to suggest they read along with him despite their distance across the courtroom. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She agreed to let Nina accompany her and a team of Grisha Examiners to the Wandering Isle, and despite all of Zoya’s misgivings, Nina had been a success. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Dasch splurged on a new wristwatch, and even bought a new handkerchief for twenty-five cents despite already having one. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z I try to ignore the raised eyebrows when I say I want my child to learn to speak Farsi despite my loosening grasp on the language. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z By this standard there are no compelling cases of extraterrestrial visitation, despite all the claims about UFOs and ancient astronauts which sometimes make it seem that our planet is awash in uninvited guests. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Chocolate and peanut butter—despite the fact that I do my best to avoid the intake of refined sugar—are a worthy combination. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z For months, he would resist Berkeley’s blandishments to leave Yale, despite the obvious benefits associated with writing his own ticket. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I suppose, despite how terrible those pills tasted, that I should have been thankful. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I cross my arms, chilled despite the warm night. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He was the only one who dared to speak back to the patron, despite the beatings his father gave him every time he caught him in the act. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The slugger didn’t offer to help me, despite its ability to grow arms at will, and I waited for the spasms to recede before climbing back into the chair. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z But despite their praise, I was never as brave as Samira. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z She reaches for my pocket and despite me pushing at her hands, rips it out. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z There was a morning chill despite the bright sunlight. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z And despite the weirdness of my first day back, I’m happy to be there. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But despite the relative proximity of the bus to civilization, for all practical purposes McCandless was cut off from the rest of the world. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z At last Jackson finished, however, and despite his drowsiness, Sticky had managed to lock all the information securely in his head. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Yet, despite varsity practice being canceled, no one ever questioned why Frankie had been there. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z We spent hours putting together our contraptions and didn’t get home until late last night, but I insisted we get back to school bright and early this morning—despite it being a Saturday. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They left in the early hours of the morning, and despite my excitement, I had no trouble falling asleep. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was glorious, despite the fact that Barack’s head cold managed to return in full force, and also despite the mud baths, which we deemed to be unsoothing and kind of icky. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Then, trotting daintily, despite her size, she would move to a shady corner of her enclosure and settle comfortably for the rest of the day. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z I inquired, “Is it not surprising, sir, that despite its long continuance and your constant intimacy with it, you can smell it still?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Typical Connectives but, while, however, nonetheless, yet despite, even though One other major coherence relation doesn’t easily fit into Hume’s trichotomy, attribution: so-and-so believes such-and-such. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Clearly, the mysterious killing force was still in Philadelphia, still working its way into households despite every precaution, still infecting at an alarming rate. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z But if he gets caught despite NOT reaching out to us, Noah will be completely crushed. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z As I finish Soledad’s story, I know that despite her tragedies, she will go far in life, even though she will have to live with this piece of sadness inside her forever. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She wasn’t sure why, but she suddenly felt a charge of energy, despite the lazy day and the sunny weather. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But then, despite my urgings, he dragged his feet; he had things to discuss with the inmate in the cell next to his, and the one next to that. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There were no camels anywhere in sight, despite what Fatty Bolger might have claimed. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Even the yak is motionless, despite the flies that buzz mercilessly around his ears and eyes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Their faces turn red, veins on their necks stand out, and they sweat despite the icicles hanging from the trees. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I had come to love the state, even if despite all our work it was looking like we might not be able to win there. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He found his way to the High Street, where the lawyer’s office was, and wondered about going to see him, despite what he’d said earlier. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z This is true despite the fact that the proportion of heads does approach V2 as the number of coin flips increases. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The inner workings of the duck are unknown, despite various attempts to construct replicas. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He talks about being treated poorly overseas, despite the fact that he enlisted to prove he cared about his country. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “Two people born in the social media generation who, despite being labeled as shallow and vain, are actually super self-conscious and would rather hide behind avatars than reveal themselves.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z For despite how well he spoke, how perfectly he moved through the sounds of his words, I kept listening for the errant tone, the flag, the minor mistake that would tell of his original race. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I saw her looking at me with brooding, resentful eyes, and despite myself I could not help wondering if hatred lay behind her glance. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “By the way, despite what you and your friends might think, this pageant isn’t some feel-good after-school project where you get an A for effort.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Einarsson and Skulason both concluded that Bobby, despite his late-life deliberations on the topic, was not a strong believer in the Catholic Church and that he hadn't converted to the faith. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z |
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