It was notable for attracting many big name acts despite its status as a relatively young festival.

He's my nephew, and I've never known him to act without caution, despite his reputation.

Much of the humor comes from the way the children act like little adults, despite their missing front teeth and innocent faces.

She turned to acting despite the objections of her parents.

Government officials failed to act despite precise warnings, and more than 600 people died.

The other actors, to their credit, continued acting despite it so the take could be used.

The closest I've come is to act despite terror.

He is acting as his own lawyer despite the court's offer of free counsel.

But the department has been slow to act on these suggestions despite its continued declaration that the dam is at risk.

I heard it said once that children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners.