Despite my intellectual understanding of that, hope still beat wildly for a few moments in my chest.

But he will do anything for revenge, despite his understanding that revenge "back on itself recoils."

Her gown went translucent, then transparent, showing him the form that had become increasingly alluring despite his better understanding of her nature.

Despite all of her knowledge and her understanding of a situation she had in large measure created, Constance had not expected what was happening.

But despite their apparent understanding he had been savagely penalised.

Ms. Messinger, despite her deep understanding of city issues, seems more professorial or bureaucratic in temperament.

Despite their full understanding of the apparent situation, Lenardo Read no thought of surrender or even regret.

For internal political reasons, Truman did not oppose the passage of the bill despite his informal understanding with Attlee.

In other words, when one is debating with another, there may be a baffling disconnect despite one's apparent understanding of the argument.

He felt increasing dread of it, despite his understanding of its nature.