Despite not being on par with Uppsala University, it had still built a solid reputation and managed to attract prominent professors.

Despite the advantages of high spatial resolution and precise chemical sensitivity attributed to AES, there are several factors that can limit the applicability of this technique, especially when evaluating solid specimens.

Despite several innovations in broadcasting and the creation of one of television's biggest stars of the 1950s, the network never found itself on solid financial ground.

Despite sallies from Pierre-Roger de Cabaret, the siege was solid, and in December the town fell.

Despite putting up solid numbers over the next several years, he failed to meet the high expectations placed upon him following his breakout performance in 1993.

Despite layoffs over the past decade, much of Brigham City's economy relies on Thiokol, the creator of many missiles, as well as the solid rocket booster for the Space Shuttle.

Despite The Times declaring, " We can remember no better Petruchio ", the opportunity of working again with David Lean, in The Passionate Friends ( 1949 ), drew Howard back to film and, although he had a solid reputation as a theatre actor, his dislike of long runs, and the attractions of travel afforded by film, convinced him to concentrate on cinema from this point.

Despite his family's precarious financial situation, his grandfather and uncles made sure the young Giuseppe received a solid education: he was taught by a tutor and later became a novice in the Catholic Order of St. John of God, from which he was eventually expelled.

Despite solid songwriting and album production, they never scored a true " hit ", which eventually resulted in the band's breakup in September 2003.

Despite the school's low prestige, Mitsuda received solid instruction from his professors, most of them practicing musicians who would take Mitsuda to gigs with them to help carry and set up equipment.

Despite solid sales, the game was met with mostly tepid critical reviews.

Despite receiving solid reviews, and a several million pound advance, 9 / 11 forced the show to close early.

A 2003 house subcommittee hearing ( Serial No. 108 – 21 ) on US policy towards South East Asia sums it up as " Despite sometimes blunt and intemperate public remarks by Prime Minister Mahathir, U. S .- Malaysian cooperation has a solid record in areas as diverse as education, trade, military relations, and counter-terrorism.

Despite fielding a fairly solid team, the Breakers rarely sold out.

Despite solid reviews, their Microsoft titles sold worse than expected.

Despite a solid 3. 79 ERA and playing for a rising team, he posted a 9 – 18 record.

Despite the team's struggles in 1993 Murray had another solid season, hitting 27 home runs to finish behind Bonilla for the team lead.

" Despite solid financial backing and the involvement of Nancy Sit, the film was a box office flop.

Despite solid fielding in 1904, Lowe's offensive output continued to decline as his batting average dropped to. 207, 66 points below his career average of. 273.

Despite some solid outings, and even a game where Boucher posted a + 5 plus / minus rating, Boucher ended the season with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.

Despite his solid hitting, Martin kept Northup on the bench for part of the year.

Despite his size, he displayed solid defense, being adept at scooping throws out of the dirt and excellent quickness turning the 3-6-3 double play.

Despite being a solid ratings performer on ABC, That Girl never reached the overall top 30.

Despite a few detractions, the game is solid and entertaining.

* Ivan Rodriguez ( 2003 ) — Despite only playing one season with the Marlins, he put up some the of the best offensive and defensive statistics by a Marlins catcher and was a key cog in the 2003 World Championship team.

Despite these successes, the Germans were pushed back from Moscow and could never again mount a simultaneous offensive along the entire strategic Soviet – German front.

Despite a rotator cuff injury during the 1985 season, Smith posted career highs in multiple offensive categories in 1987.

Despite outgaining the Titans in total offensive yards in the first half, 294 – 89, the Rams held merely a 9 – 0 halftime lead on three field goals.

Despite his offensive statistics, two teams bypassed him in the 1977 OMJHL Midget Draft of 16-year-olds.

Despite the German plans to maintain the stalemate with the French and British, German commanders planned an offensive at the Belgian town of Ypres, which the British had defended in November 1914.

Despite having the largest concentration of Allied army forces, Bradley faced difficulties in prosecuting a successful broad-front offensive in difficult country with a skilled enemy.

Despite the claims of decency activists, there are few eras of history in which there have not existed blue comedians ; notoriously offensive performers ( Petronius, Benny Bell, Le Pétomane, Redd Foxx and Lenny Bruce for example ).

Despite the relatively hot climate, shorts are not worn and many consider them offensive.

Despite this setback, the offensive continued with minimum delay, and by the end of 6 December Australian besieged and took Bardia, which fell along with 40, 000 more prisoners and 400 guns.

Despite all the warning signs, however, the allies were still surprised by the scale and scope of the offensive.

Despite this, the Khmer Republic did not survive the 1975 dry season offensive.

Despite Kariya's efforts, the Ducks were low-scoring as a team ; the deal was designed to give Kariya offensive support.

Despite playing under a defensive system, implemented by new head coach Mike Babcock, the arrival of Kariya's new linemates coincided with a resurgence in offensive production for him in 2002 – 03.

Despite a decrease in offensive production, Kariya tied winger Brad Boyes for the team lead in scoring with 65 points ( 16 goals and 49 assists ) over 82 games.

Despite the plan presented to the provisional government by Lieutenant Sigel, the new insurgent government did not go on the offensive.

Despite his lack of offensive production, his excellence at his position was credited with significantly reducing the Capitals ' goals against average, which enabled them to finally make the playoffs.

Despite his early offensive struggles, he single-handedly spoiled potential no-hitters on April 16 and April 19.

Despite this seeming willingness to avoid change, Hayes became one of the first major college head coaches to recruit African-American players, including Jim Parker, who played both offensive and defensive tackle on Hayes ' first national championship team in 1954.

Despite early defeats, elements of the US II Corps, reinforced by British reserves, rallied and held the exits through mountain passes in western Tunisia, defeating the Axis offensive plans.

Despite being surprised by the German offensive on the Chemin des Dames, the Allied armies under Foch's command ultimately held the advance of the German forces during the great Spring Offensive of 1918 and at the Second Battle of Marne in July 1918.

Despite his offensive struggles, he gained recognition for his fielding skills, and an injury to Bancroft late in the season contributed to the Phillies ' poor play late in the season.

Despite the fact that Bonds overshadowed Kent in almost every offensive category, it was Kent's clutch hitting in RBI spots ( particularly after an intentional walk to Bonds ) that won many games for the Giants that year, and ultimately won him the award.

Despite this offensive display, the judges inexplicably give him first place for having the best report, and he wins a $ 20 gift certificate at the mall.