Despite their agreement on many issues, there are some differences.

And despite the agreement today, it will take months more for China to actually join.

Despite the financial agreement it would be some time before a determination of a site for the work.

Despite the agreement, the short-term future of the company is still up in the air.

Despite yesterday's agreement, passage of the bill is far from certain.

But in recent years, the issue never received even this level of attention, despite widespread agreement within the administration that an increase was necessary.

Despite the agreement, the blackout continued for almost two weeks.

Despite tonight's agreement, there were several points of confusion, primarily on when the workers would be expected to return to their jobs.

Still, killings continued despite the agreement on a unity government.

Despite so much agreement on issues, each candidate says he has an advantage in experience over his opponent.