Walliser found no joy in finishing fourth, despite her smile.

"Everybody is friendly here," said Cheryl, but despite her smile, Jennifer could tell that she was anxious.

But the truth is that James Bond, despite his smug smile, knew only the half of it.

Despite her smile, she meant her words seriously, and Kirk found himself thinking of those people who did call him by first name.

Despite his easy smile, there was a light in his eyes that made him look very dangerous.

But he was serious about his concern, despite his wry smile.

Somehow, despite her friendly smile, she made it sound like a threat.

Despite her smile, or maybe because of it, he scowled suspiciously.

Despite her smile, her voice was smooth and level.

Despite her smile, it was not a pleasant sound.