They approved, despite the risk of a significant tax increase.

The plans were approved two months later, despite community concerns.

The bill was approved by the house, despite government opposition.

Last week voters approved a budget for the next school year despite his opposition.

In recent months, several other projects have been approved despite objections from some who said they were too large.

The Duke's plans were approved, despite opposition from the local population.

The agency approved the rule last January despite industry objections.

Whether that pressure played any role in the decision to approve the new diet drug despite the questions raised about it is uncertain.

The full Council is expected to approve the licensing, despite the diversity of opinion on the matter.

The plan, however, was not approved, despite the fact that only 3,000 out of the registered 72,000 voters in the district voted.