I was always allowed into my mother's room, despite the secrets.

Her mother would never allow a stranger, despite what help he had been, to sleep in the house.

The admiral allowed himself a smile, despite the gravity of the situation.

At that, David allowed himself a chuckle despite the circumstances.

This social change allows the accumulation of capital, despite a fall in the interest rates.

The election was finally allowed to occur, despite the refusal to pay this money.

It's an appeal he will only occasionally allow us to experience, despite his best intentions of giving American economic history a human face.

The baseball field will be artificial turf in order to allow play despite rain during most of the year.

For example, until Thursday, he had not been allowed to meet with a lawyer, despite repeated requests.

The plan allows for complete privacy, despite large exposures of glass.