Strong enough to cast a shield over much of his camp, despite the fires falling from the heavens.

He was being cast as Head Jockey on the Lawn despite himself.

The overwhelming 338-to-52 vote was cast despite intense suspicions about genetically modified foods.

And following an age-old Georgia tradition, at least two votes were cast despite a condition that typically precludes political participation: death.

Since the start of the trial, the defense lawyers have been working to cast him as untrustworthy, despite Judge Johnson's ruling limiting their attacks.

Kerry was cast as a circus strongman, despite his evident lack of a muscular physique.

His presentation today helped cast the recall campaign along traditional party lines despite the oddities of a 135 candidate race.

The two candles on the desk cast an uneven light, despite the polished-brass reflectors behind each.

Tricia Helfer was cast after a strong audition, despite some initial concerns over her lack of acting experience.

The warlord was not unusually cast down, despite the situation.