Notable among those mentioned is James Fail, who managed to obtain millions of dollars in subsidies despite his past troubles with the law.

"With a slight increase in interest, these Nebbies will be able to obtain loans despite their credit delinquencies."

He never obtained the chair of Grammar, despite two attempts.

Having returned to Virginia, he obtained a teaching certificate despite limited formal education and taught at several local schools.

In contrast to the immunohistological staining technique, we could not obtain consistent results despite numerous attempts.

He orders the team to obtain a sample of the recently discovered creature despite Kate's warnings.

This animal can obtain prey during the night despite the darkness.

A copy of the paper, obtained today despite the ban on distribution, made clear why the authorities were upset.

She wished to create a school where students could obtain an education despite barriers which they faced in their lives.

Their fishing capacity is restricted, and they are therefore unable to increase production so as to obtain an acceptable income despite higher costs.