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Meanings of although in English

In defiance of.

Despite the fact that.\ [Expression to indicate that something occurs or is done in the opposite way than what is required or sensible.]

In spite of being.

Usage of although in English
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Government forces retook territory from the insurgents last year, although attacks continue.
Reuters
2
Season: Spring through fall, although sunny winter days can offer good conditions.
Climbing Magazine
3
Israeli settlements are considered illegal under international law, although Israeli disputes this.
Reuters
4
Electronic patient records were feasible for research, although several areas needed improvement.
Pubmed
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Conclusions: TAP reduced transmission risk among HIV-positive MSM, although results are modest.
Pubmed
6
Dysrhythmias remain a problem, although most patients are symptomatically improved after operation.
Pubmed
7
Corker said things are already changing, although Havana still needs to change.
Reuters
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The Kormend camp is still open, however, although only five migrants remain.
The Guardian
9
Treatment is controversial, although surgery is used in the majority of cases.
Pubmed
10
Russian troops continue to occupy part of Georgia, although combat has stopped.
Reuters
11
Modern medicine is not actually miraculous, although the term is often used.
Cauldron of Ghosts
12
Weather was the first excuse given, although the sky was perfectly clear.
Ape House
13
That was certainly possible, although a part of him rejected the possibility.
War Of Honor
14
It simply means 'old vines', although it has no legally accepted definition.
The Irish Times
15
He was mistaken, of course, although he knew it only years later.
A reliable wife
16
Indeed -although the transgressive, poetic power of surrealism is long gone.
The Irish Times
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