With traditional year-end charity drives in full swing, Americans are still contributing despite the hard times.

Very detailed watercolor drawings, including real-life places and cities, also contribute to the realistic feel of the series, despite the fact that characters are animals.

The album contributed to hip hop's commercial breakthrough at the beginning of the 1990s, despite its limited radio airplay.

This effect contributed to the decline of touch-screen input despite initial popularity in the 1980s.

Poor run support contributed to an 0-3 start despite stronger pitching performances by Smoltz.

Almost 1.2 million people evacuated, which contributed to low number of fatalities, despite the intensity of the storm.

The raided communities continued to contribute to the American war effort despite the damage and difficulties caused by the raids.

Wisconsin agriculture continues to contribute to the state's economic base despite the financial pressures caused by our weakened economy.

Rapidly increasing administrative costs are contributing to reductions in service despite increased expenditure.

But investors held firm, contributing to the market's recovery despite continued market declines overseas.