Nor, despite some honorable attempts and fine moments, did it inspire satisfaction afterward.

Despite that and other contentious moments, tempers remained more or less under control throughout the game.

Despite light moments, the musical, like the play, is essentially a tragedy.

Despite such moments of enlightenment, Nikitas felt certain of nothing.

But in the end, despite moments when Kremastor seemed almost incoherent, the job was completed.

It "was a disappointment, despite heady moments with the singles".

Despite moments of great interest, it is not fully successful.

Despite moments of despondency, de Gaulle himself certainly did not give up hope.

But despite moments of beauty, the work lacked imaginative depth.

Despite interesting moments, it does not make for a scintillating half-hour.