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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.]

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              Examples for "despite"
              Examples for "despite"
              1
              However, despite the strides forward, these crimes continue to blight South Africa.
              The South African
              2
              The energy sector remains a credit risk, too, despite rising oil prices.
              Reuters
              3
              In Europe, consumer confidence deteriorated in July despite expectations of an improvement.
              Reuters
              4
              That's despite a dip in the number of new cases reported yesterday.
              Radio NZ
              5
              Knees, despite much design work, continue to be the Duplex-5's Achilles' heel.
              One of our Thursdays is missing
              1
              The law worked, notwithstanding; indeed, it governed the whole sequence of events.
              The End of Man?
              2
              Max clearly heard fifteen separate weapons discharges, notwithstanding his hearing protection filters.
              To Honor You Call Us
              3
              Strong relationships notwithstanding, she won't sugarcoat the challenges of working in Nigeria.
              Ebony
              4
              We accepted the invitation; and made them a visit notwithstanding the mud.
              A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume...
              5
              The search must go on, notwithstanding the clutter in the kitchen closet.
              The Hills of Hingham

              In spite of being.

                    Usage of although in English
                    1
                    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
                    5
                    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
                    8
                    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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