Despite its popular image, he said, old age, for him, is hardly a dreary time.

Despite his austere public image, he is, in the right circumstances, quite accessible.

And, despite his sour image as governor, he came within one percentage point of winning re-election.

Despite its macho image, Texas has had a birdwatching presence since the early 1800's.

They say that despite his sometimes tough image, he can also put people at ease.

Since then, Irving has continued to work as a freelance writer, despite his troubled public image.

Despite its notorious image, the company was listed on stock exchange in 1980.

Despite their image of danger, derivatives are usually used by asset managers as insurance.

But these women have found that despite its cutthroat image, their profession is a surprisingly good fit for a working mother.

Despite its peaceful image, the country is a major supplier of arms to the military world.