Despite the terrible consequences of conflict for many women, it is shortsighted to see women simply as the victims of conflict, and to ignore their essential role in conflict prevention and resolution, peace-building, and decision-making.
Despite the seemingly dire consequences, the case is low on investor's radar.
After the latest attack, Mr Bouteflika insisted terrorism was in retreat "despite the distressing and hurtful consequences of these operations that have targeted the Algerian people".
Despite the seeming lack of serious consequences and regardless of the hilarity that ensued, this is extremely dangerous behavior and could result in injury or death.
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They want this bailout money paid back, and a FTT may be the way to ease the frustration, despite its consequences.
Despite its dire economic consequences, the late Roman structure of society suited the powerful, who could not be challenged.
At the same time, despite the apparent calm, I would caution that the decision may have far-reaching and nasty consequences both in the next few weeks and the coming months.
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Despite decades of short-term profits, the long-term consequences of this approach have been catastrophic.
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The unprecedented globalization of the late 19th and early 20th centuries was mostly reversed during the 1920s and 1930s, with disastrous consequences, despite continued technological progress in communications and energy.
Yet, with all that said, the world can still be mightily relieved that its richest and most powerful nation is prepared, despite adverse consequences to itself, to take a lead.
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