Despite this, the number ends with another example of Sullivan's counterpoint, with the chorus singing the second melody of the piece (" Let us gaily tread the measure ") while the orchestra plays the first (" Climbing over rocky mountain ").

Despite their rocky off-screen relationship, they continued to generate box-office revenue for the studio, and MGM paired them in two more silents Love ( 1927 ), a modern adaptation of Anna Karenina, and A Woman of Affairs ( 1928 ).

Despite a rocky start when the roof of his first major project Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri collapsed in 1979, Jahn established his pre-eminent reputation in 1985 with the State of Illinois Center in Chicago which prompted him to be dubbed " Flash Gordon.

Despite the rocky soil, shortage of potable water, harsh winters, and constant threat of attack, this group managed to succeed.

Despite getting off to a somewhat rocky start ( Paul being mistaken for a Marauder ), Riana quickly becomes Paul's friend.

Despite the rocky start, the USAF would also work to improve its coordination efforts.

Despite the construction of a large pavilion ( for the amateurs – the professionals used a shed at the opposite end of the ground ), Old Trafford's first years were rocky: accessible only along a footpath from the Old Trafford station, the ground was situated out in the country, and games only attracted small crowds.

Despite his administration being characterized by historians as both rocky and incompetent, a lasting legacy of Gage's tenure of office was his signing off on the establishment of the California Polytechnic State University in 1901.

Despite her tough exterior, she still feels intensely, and begins a rocky relationship with the womanizer Charles de Etouard.

Despite being very nimble over rocky hillsides and mountains, the greater kudu is not fast enough ( and nor does it have enough stamina ) to escape its main predators over open terrain, so instead relies on leaping over shrubs and small trees to shake off pursuers.

Despite his success with the team, Sinden had a rocky relationship with Bruins management during the championship season, which led to the 37 year-old Sinden announcing his retirement just days after winning the Cup.

Despite the rocky start to their marriage, the two enjoy their wedding night.

Despite a rocky beginning ( the Fathers had learnt the wrong local language and only attracted 5 students in the first 18 months ), the school eventually became a success – a British official in 1927 said that is was the best school ( of only 5 ) in the north of Ghana.

Despite this rocky start, Deacon gained respect in the new Parliament and was regarded as one of Labour's most effective performers-and was even tipped as a possible future First Minister.

Despite the long and rocky start, Rick and Lisa form a strong and lasting romance that lasts for the rest of the Robotech Saga.

Despite a rocky start in which they lost their opening two games, Fury responded with four wins in their next five games, including a 5-2 blowout over Vermont Voltage, a 4-1 rollover of Rhode Island Stingrays, and a comprehensive 3-0 win over Long Island Rough Riders.

Despite his friendships with Wagner and Franz Liszt, Cornelius had a rocky relationship with the so-called " New German School " of composition.

Despite a rocky start with the SVU detectives, they seem to have come to trust Huang implicitly.

Despite a rocky beginning, the publisher agrees to publish the captain's book.

Despite this rocky start, Grissom seemed to develop a paternal fondness for Greg, evident by Season Two episode Chasing the Bus, where Grissom encourages Greg and denies that he " messed up " in the field.

Despite their rocky start and Spangle's initial cold demeanor, the pair grow closer during the journey and eventually fall in love.

Despite the fact that the Brother Jonathan sank so tantalizingly close to shore, the ferocious storms, rocky passageways, strong underwater currents, and darkness at the depths held the secret of her location.

Despite its rocky past, the Monterey Hills neighborhood has enjoyed steadily rising property values, thanks in large part to Southern California's Real Estate boom circa 2001 – 2005.

Despite his rocky start, Thompson ended the season with a. 271 batting average as the Giants leadoff hitter and provided steady defense.

Despite the harshness of winter in most parts, the fertility of the plateau's volcanic soil made Armenia one of the world's earliest sites of agricultural activity.

Despite all this, the Germans and Allies clashed on San Marino's soil in late September 1944 at the Battle of Monte Pulito ; Allied troops occupied San Marino after that, but only stayed for two months before returning the Republic's sovereignty.

Despite the inevitability of soil retrogression and degradation, most soil cycles are long.

Despite the arrival of additional settlers, including whites, slaves and free blacks, from Bermuda and the receipt of relief supplies from Virginia and New England, the Eleuthera colony struggled for many years because of poor soil, fighting between settlers, and conflict with the Spanish.

Despite technological advances, such as improved varieties, genetically modified organisms, and irrigation systems, weather is still a key factor in agricultural productivity, as well as soil properties and natural communities.

Despite Pele's power, Kamapuaa's persistence allows him to turn her lava rock into fertile soil.

Despite having no jurisdiction on American soil Brock sent a party across the border in pursuit and the men were captured.

Despite the rain shadow effect created by the Cascades, there is still enough precipitation most years to support relatively high soil moisture levels throughout the winter.

Despite its invasiveness in parts of eastern North America, Scots Pine does not often grow well there, partly due to climate and soil differences between its native habitat and that of North America, and partly due to damage by pests and diseases ; the tree often grows in a twisted, haphazard manner if not tended to ( as they are in the Christmas tree trade ).

# Despite the legal precedent set by ex parte Quirin, " the president lacked inherent constitutional authority as commander in chief to detain American citizens on American soil outside a zone of combat.

Despite their casual approach to the mission, he successfully surveyed the airstrip, installed remotely operated infrared lights and a strobe to outline a landing pattern for pilots, and took soil samples to determine the load-bearing properties of the desert surface.

Despite its unprofitable swampy soil, Quadling Country is reported to be situated above vast deposits of rubies, and for this reason the Wizard sends his forces to clear the area for mining.

Despite the rich soil and tropical climate, there is only a tiny amount of agricultural production.

Despite Australia this time having the advantage of playing on its own soil, the England team that had wrested the Ashes from the Australians was expected to be highly competitive.

Despite having a name that appears to derive from the Spanish term for the plant genus Juncus ( rushes ), these birds are seldom found among rush plants, as these prefer wet ground, while junco like dry soil.

Despite rapid urbanization of its surrounding land, the Pine Barrens remained largely untouched because its sandy soil was unsuitable for growing most crops, and its iron and charcoal deposits couldn't compete with more readily accessible deposits elsewhere.

Despite a number of triumphs on home soil, Cyprus had to wait until 1992 to record their first away win, a 2 – 0 victory against the Faroe Islands.

Despite the heaviness of the soil, most of the parish land has been used mainly for arable farming.

Despite heavy suspicion and numerous hurdles by the Soviet authorities, Jackson and his cohorts were able to cover the race: the first ever American sports victory on Russian soil.

Despite the relatively nutrient-poor soil, long dry season ( and low rainfall in some areas ) the woodland is home to many species, including several miombo specialist endemic bird species.

Despite an impressive season at club level, Boa Morte was disappointed to be left out of his country ’ s squad for the 2004 European Championships on home soil.

Despite being one of the most abundant elements in the Earth ’ s crust, the bioavailability of iron in many environments such as the soil or sea is limited by the very low solubility of the Fe < sup > 3 +</ sup > ion.