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DESPITE   occurs   8 times    (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... despite advice from the Foundation that it ...   12&12 p.148, Tradition Four
By his eloquence he allayed all fears, despite advice from the Foundation that it could issue no charter, and that ventures which mixed an A.A. group with medication and education had come to sticky ends elsewhere.

2.
... despite all the logic and experience in ...   12&12 p.96, Step Eleven
To certain newcomers and to those one-time agnostics who still cling to the A.A. group as their higher power, claims for the power of prayer may, despite all the logic and experience in proof of it, still be unconvincing or quite objectionable.


3.
Despite all we can say, many who ...   BB p.31, More About Alcoholism   Go to page 31 in the Big Book
Despite all we can say, many who are real alcoholics are not going to believe they are in that class.


4.
Despite contrary indications, I had little doubt ...   BB p.10, Bill's Story   Go to page 10 in the Big Book
Despite contrary indications, I had little doubt that a mighty purpose and rhythm underlay all.


5.
Despite the living example of my friend ...   BB p.12, Bill's Story   Go to page 12 in the Big Book
Despite the living example of my friend there remained in me the vestiges of my old prejudice.

6.
Despite their din, our puny rows never ...   12&12 p.178, Tradition Ten
Despite their din, our puny rows never did A.A. a particle of harm.

7.
Despite these misgivings, we had to recognize ...   12&12 p.161, Tradition Seven
Despite these misgivings, we had to recognize the fact that A.A. had to function.

8.
Despite this certainty, it is nevertheless true ...   12&12 p.166, Tradition Eight
Despite this certainty, it is nevertheless true that few subjects have been the cause of more contention within our Fellowship than professionalism.


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