Despite the environment, there are areas within the financial sector that offer opportunity going forward.

Despite the good economic environment, there is always a small group of homeless.

Two factors are combining to make a rate decline less likely, despite the positive environment.

Yet despite the tight financial environment, we have continued to raise the bar on quality and creativity in our services.

Company officials said the company's financial and strategic position was "better than ever" despite the weak economic environment.

But there is vegetation nearby, despite the rather cold local environment.

And the school still takes pride in its history, despite the changed environment.

Drawing the contrast is the key here: it's the choice between the two candidates, despite the environment.

There is a lot we can improve despite the economic environment.

But some banks, despite the competitive environment, simply are unwilling to take that risk.