How come they persisted in that despite rain, storms, and sunburn?

为什么他们能够坚持，哪怕风吹雨打与暴晒？

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Despite rain, the bride arrived at the bridge with her make-up and hair still in place.

尽管天飘细雨，新娘跑到塔桥时，脸上的妆容和发型都没有被破坏。

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Despite persistent rain showers, the lawn and pavilion were packed with fans.

尽管有持续阵雨，草坪上和亭子里还是挤满了仰慕者。

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Despite the rain,crowds gathered at the Bornholm Bridge, the first checkpoint in the Berlin Wall to open the night of November 9,1989.

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Cheers, whistles and the odd chorus of "God Save the Queen" rang out, and the crowd stayed jolly despite the rain.

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Despite the rain, I felt delighted to be out and walking.

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Despite having rain postpone Saturday's game, Gonzalez and Collins were pleased that their clubs looked better the night before as the Mets rallied for a 7-5 victory in 10 innings.

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