Despite his past, Frank makes the claim that the mother and son have "never been in better hands".

Despite its difficult past and many continuing challenges, the country is making remarkable progress.

Despite its agricultural past, farmers and farm services only took up 4% of employment.

Despite her past, she has a very calm and gentle personality.

And despite its venerable past, the building's future is still in doubt.

Despite Danielle's past, it is the first time she has truly made love.

Despite his own dark past, this loving father has worked hard to raise the boy as a good person with sound moral values.

Despite his past, he served as budget minister from 1978 to 1981.

Despite its colonial past, this is a very Chinese city.

Sam, despite his violent past, is one of the few living links to Adam's family history.