However, recent crises have brought into sharp relief the lack of diversification of many investment portfolios, despite appearances to the contrary. (indexologyblog.com)
It's a not unfamiliar complaint (see, for example, this month's correspondence), and one that I — and the other editors of First Things — take seriously, any possible appearances to the contrary notwithstanding. (firstthings.com)
That may be why, in spite of appearances to the contrary, the study of the New Testament and of church history often provides the most practical long - term help for pastors. (religion-online.org)