Despite Lewis's gifts as a parodist, however, many readers have criticized his writing.

Despite his son's frequent gifts of money and entreaties to immigrate or at least visit him, neither visited the other.

No one signed up, despite his obvious gifts.

Despite their gifts, the Carpathians are on the edge of extinction.

Despite his wondrous gifts, he has not the manners of the true musician.

The climb to the top was not always easy, despite his prodigious technical gifts.

Nor was Herrmann a good student, despite his obvious musical gifts.

Despite his considerable artistic gifts, he lived beyond his means.

Despite his musical gifts, Ward made his living as a farmer.

He wasn't in Starfleet, isn't even a researcher despite his astonishing gifts.