Bush said he wanted to extend China's favorable trading status for a year despite misgivings about its human rights record.

In 1941, Congress extended the draft, despite widespread isolationist sentiment in the country.

The court is empowered to extend these time periods despite the fact that the judgment has become final.

Rooney also chose to extend Cowher's contract by two years in July despite the team's 6-10 record last season.

Throat Shot paddled too, extending his weak arm to its utmost, despite the pain.

The corridor did seem to extend forever, however, despite the branches off it.

He extended himself, despite twinges from his rib cage, adapting to this mode.

Mancini extended his loan for a further month despite only appearing twice as a substitute so far.

So far, President Karzai has found it extremely difficult to extend the authority of the central government to the regions, despite his own formidable efforts.

"You've been watching way too much television," I said, my hand still extended despite a niggling worry that she might bite it.