He had been named one of Harvard's 17 "university professors" despite a modest record of academic achievement.

He was named man of the match despite Australia's defeat.

Jeff has been named a Buy More employee of the month despite his actions and attitude towards working there.

He talks about dating a girl named Royce who seems to have no baggage, despite several false starts in his apartment.

It was named after the 1989 crackdown in Beijing, despite an objection from the Chinese government.

The town was incorporated in 1767, and named - despite the spelling difference - for its first white settler.

The general refuses to be named ruler, despite the pressure on him.

The band was named after Orlando, Florida, despite the fact that none of the bandmembers came from the city.

Named thus despite the fact that the film states the year is 1184.

So named as despite the good effort of the hitter, the result is a strike against him.