The monetary union s distinctive feature is the absence of a common state, despite the single currency.

Despite his lack of muscles and hair, Berlusconi is the embodiment of this form of success.

I mean Corrina, Corrina ...that's pretty much Lonnie Johnson.

And, in fact, the progress that has been made in recent years despite the lack of adequate investment belies the naysayers.

Despite the ECB s aggressive approach, monetary policy in the absence of structural economic reform risks being ineffective.

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As impressive as the march has been yet there has been a disappointing and evident lack of media coverage to the historic 264km Life March, which is the longest since Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March in 1930 which was 390km long.

Yet the fact that the world could agree despite the absence of the US may prove promising.

Meanwhile, the Greek Cypriots have been given their entry invitation to the EU, despite the fact that there is still no agreement on the Cyprus problem.

No difference means no market.

Regardless of ideology

Lack of manpower

Despite having no strong ties to specific citizens' groups or online platforms, Wu has become a well known figure in human rights circles in China since 2009.

Despite some prominent women at the top of Latin American politics, the general absence of women from the region s political life causes a serious democratic deficit.

Although she barely has time to sit down, Gwen agreed to talk to Global Voices about her vision of her role as an artist in an ever changing world.

And they're actually immune to lots of evidence.

Despite his kind eyes.

They were only exposing the lack of unity that already existed.

Nikk also points at the lack of attempts to solve the problem peacefully without a trial

We are not afraid of the darkness in the street or the lack of people .

Although the season began well, with the team in first place at the end of the first half, Kuban lost several games early in the second half and finished fifth.

The answer is a lack of infrastructure.

Lack of functional institutions

But, in spite of failing health and family troubles, Karenin did not give in.

That this outcome is possible despite protestations to the contrary by all involved reflects the willful ignorance and lack of imagination of Europe s heads of state and government.

Despite the lack of information from the government and local telcos, it is conceivable that authorities are seeking to limit the abilities of violent extremist groups to communicate with one another.

Never mind the conflict of interest or lack of journalistic integrity.

With unemployment remaining near record lows, the lack of demand growth is simply dismissed, and the absence of inflation is taken as a sign of success.

No matter what, shop around.

Tremendous patriotism, despite divisions

I went out in spite of the rain.

Even though he's very old, he's healthy.

He went out in spite of the storm.

They came even though it was raining.

They came in spite of the rain.

He succeeded, despite the difficulties.

You must account for your absence from the meeting.

I am surprised by how aimlessness can affect people.

He went out in spite of the rain.

Though it was raining, she went out.

We went out in spite of the rain.

Though he had a cold, he went to work.

Countries such as France and Germany that opposed action in Iraq were willing to use force in Kosovo despite the absence of Security Council authorization.

Reckless and undisciplined?

No sign no restriction