Despite the fundamental importance and frequent necessity of statistical reasoning, there may nonetheless have been a tendency among biologists to distrust or deprecate results which are not qualitatively apparent.

Despite heroic efforts, Old Prussian sovereignty would eventually collapse after a succession of wars instigated by Pope Honorius III and his frequent calls for crusade.

Despite these frequent moves he wrote all his major work during his 20-plus years in the Netherlands, where he managed to revolutionize mathematics and philosophy.

Another view is that Robin Hood's origins must be sought in folklore or mythology ; Despite the frequent Christian references in the early ballads, Robin Hood has been claimed for the pagan witch-cult supposed by Margaret Murray to have existed in medieval Europe.

Despite his jealous tempers and frequent absences, Sophia loved him, and bore him seven children who survived to adulthood.

Despite her frequent pregnancies, she travelled with Shah Jahan's entourage throughout his earlier military campaigns and the subsequent rebellion against his father.

Despite its frequent use by the Romans, the horrors of crucifixion did not escape mention by some of their eminent orators.

Despite another nomination for Best Picture and winning two Oscars for frequent collaborator Russell Boyd's cinematography, and for sound effects editing, the film's box office success was moderate ($ 93 million at the North American Box Office ).

Despite its frequent use, characters such as Leonard McCoy and Katherine Pulaski are reluctant to use the transporter, as the characters express in the Next Generation episodes " Encounter at Farpoint " and " Unnatural Selection ", respectively.

Despite their frequent clashes, Paula and Elliot fall in love and sleep together.

Despite the frequent wars between Champa and Cambodia, the two countries also traded and cultural influences moved in both directions.

Despite making frequent trips around the continent and around the world during his year-long tenure as AU chairman, Sassou Nguesso's achievements in the office were limited.

Despite the metallurgical experience of Pont-à-Mousson, this resulted in excessive flex, timing problems and frequent failures.

Despite frequent revolts by the native population, the Venetians retained the island until 1669, when the Ottoman Turks took possession of it.

Despite high media attention and frequent TV portrayals, examining judges are actually active in only a small minority of cases.

Despite the magazine's frequent statements to the contrary, the designation is often regarded as an honor, and spoken of as an award or prize, simply based on many previous selections of admirable people.

Despite frequent interruptions due to bomb scares, the service has remained a more or less constant feature of the NIR network.

Despite living in Westwood, he is a frequent character in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

Despite this, they are often excluded from trials because their more frequent health issues and drug use produce unreliable data.

Despite this, Bhosle is the most frequent winner of this award to date, tying with Alka Yagnik.

Despite published performance figures the North London Line used to be regarded by frequent travellers as offering a poor service ,< ref > with extremely congested trains and an unreliable service < ref > with trains often cancelled shortly before they are due to arrive.

Despite its frequent breakdowns, the train lasted until early 2002 before its permanent withdrawal from service.

Despite the frequent interchangeability between the Covent Garden and Drury Lane companies, competition was intense, often presenting the same plays at the same time.

Despite the frequent appearance of a characteristic " HE " monogram, the attribution of works to Eworth — and the identification of his sitters — remains in flux.

Despite his promises to the contrary, John appealed to Innocent for help, observing that the charter compromised the pope's rights under the 1203 agreement that had appointed him John's feudal lord.

Despite these promises, Askin and the new Country Party Leader, Charles Cutler, lost the election to Heffron, mainly due to the adverse reactions of voters towards the November 1960 " horror budget " and credit squeeze made by the federal Liberal government of Robert Menzies.

Despite unprecedented, strong, and consistent economic growth under his leadership, Toledo dealt with much labor unrest during his presidency as workers demanded higher wages and the fulfillment of campaign promises.

Despite his attorney's promises to appeal, Touvier was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Despite the promises given by the Entente on Constantine's departure, the previous prime minister, Zaimis, was effectively forced to resign as Venizelos returned to Athens.

Despite Alexios ' grand promises, Isaac, the more experienced and practical of the two, knew that the Crusaders ' debt could never be repaid from the imperial treasury.

: Despite these moves towards decentralization, these improved practices and government promises are not very evident.

" Despite the promises, according to Hersh, " little effort to provide the military and economic resources " necessary for reconstruction was made.

Despite statements as a Senator, where he called for marijuana decriminalization, promises as a presidential candidate where he stated that marijuana laws needed to be reconsidered and explicit statements as president that he would respect state medical marijuana laws, Barack Obama has presided over 1. 7 million marijuana arrests and a nationwide campaign of raiding medical marijuana dispensaries.

Despite his pre-electoral promises over a withdrawal from Asia Minor, unable to find a way for an ' honourable ' extrication, he continued the war against Turkey.

Despite promises of reform, public opposition to the regime continued to grow.

Despite promises by San Mateo County officials, opponents felt a longer runway would lead to bigger and noisier planes, in particular, more corporate aircraft.

Despite promises to Narcissa to stop driving recklessly, he gets into a near wreck with old Bayard in the car, causing old Bayard to die of a heart attack.

Despite all of his promises, della Rovere betrayed him and became his fiercest enemy.

Despite promises at the time, Crockett buried the UWF, letting its various titles die out and, with the prime exceptions of Sting, the Fabulous Freebirds, Shane Douglas, Rick Steiner, and for a while Eddie Gilbert, and Steve Williams, none of its various stars made headway into Crockett's promotion.

Despite Laudermilk's pleas and promises of eternal life, the pair then destroy the machine completely, leaving the room pondering about the afterlife and reincarnation ; Doug's fond wish of being reincarnated as a girl's bicycle seat intriguing the both of them.

Despite the promises of revenge on Megatron from his creations, Starscream abandoned the Combaticons, blaming them for his failure to take over the Decepticons ( where in reality they had helped him succeed ).

Despite his set of programs, Estimé was largely unable to deliver on his promises of economic liberation.

Television historians Harry Castleman and Walter Podrazik ( 1982 ) state, " Despite all the promises of programming reform made by television executives in May, 1961, the 1962-1963 schedule turned out to be business as usual ".

Despite Velasco's repeated promises, however, Fuca never received the great rewards he claimed as his due.

Despite Henry's promises, the siege was relieved by a French naval intervention.

Despite his promises of fidelity to Anne, Raymond cannot give up his playboy life.

Despite having seen the daughters ' photographs ( and shown obvious but discreet disgust ), George still promises Mr Shah that Abdul and Tariq will marry them.

Despite promises of support from Durham County Council, no real assistance has materialised and all proposals have come to nothing as a result.