He was asked anyway: Is it, despite the numbers, a good time to be a black actor?

Phineas asked the question despite the little voice in his head that told him he probably wouldn't understand the answer anyway.

As their relationship develops, Finn considers asking for her hand in marriage, despite the great social and financial gulf between them.

Writers already are being asked if they will vote for Rose, despite the fact that much can develop in the interim.

She didn't need the ride, and he knew it; he'd asked despite the fact that friends and food were waiting just a few steps away.

Fernandez asked, despite his resolution not to ask stupid questions.

She wasn't asking for his sympathy, despite her bitterness.

"You cannot be sane if you ask me again despite all I have said."

I ask this as one man of honor to another, despite our political differences.

The guards at the front might ask for a few Dinar despite the fact that this is a free performance.