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You use although to show that an idea is surprising or different from another idea. We decided to take rooms in Longwood house, although we knew we could not really afford the rent there.

although

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession. but

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Simple sentences

Although we waited until ten o'clock, Bill never showed up.
Although most of us think of the brain as a single structure, it is actually divided into two hemispheres.
Although there are wide variations in unemployment levels in different industries and in different parts of the country, every region is now being affected by the slow-down in the economy.
Although she grew up in Japan, she still speaks fluent English.
Although I had twice taken a pair of pills, my headache did not go away.
During the 60s and 70s, similar events occurred in Europe, although on a lesser scale.
Although her house is nearby, I seldom see her.
Although rainforests make up only two percent of the earth's surface, over half the world's wild plant, animal and insect species live there.
Although it rained, everyone had a good time.
Although 475AD is the year that shows the 'decline' of the Roman Empire, it is not the year of its 'fall'.
Although Bob was in disguise, I recognized him at a glance.
Although he had many toys, his greed made him want more.
Although it is a very difficult task, I will do my best.
Although the proposal seemed like a good idea, they refused it.
Although it was raining, I had to go out.
The boy opened the window, although his mother told him not to.
Although my car is very old, it still runs very well.
The child had no overcoat on although it was very cold.
Although I broke test tubes and played about with chemicals for fun, I did occasionally manage to obey the teacher's instructions as well; repeating experiments that others had long ago undertaken.
Although each person follows a different path, our destinations are the same.
Although most islands in the ocean have been mapped, the ocean floor is generally unknown.
Although he was wrong, he didn't say he was sorry.
Although he is over 70, he is still active.
Although he was born in England, he speaks English very badly.
Although he is very old, he is strong.
Although he is rich he works very hard.

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If she knew, would she have been defiant like that although she was so desperate?
Although a murderer's tomb was found in their town, there isn't even one single person who wants to know the truth.
Why did you do that although I didn't order you to do?
Although it may be tough, please bear with it for a while.
Although I told him to live a long and lean life, that Magistrate makes me anxious.
Although perhaps with a little more crying than the others.
Although, now it turns out it might have to be a novella.
Although, I gotta say, I did love the pretzel.
Although he did die with it.
He was a great sailor and really popular, although, the last couple weeks, it did seem like he really had something on his mind.
Although, um, you know, some of those are great angles that you can't get with a selfie, so, uh.
Although. there was this one weird moment last night.
But although the church is supposedly more open these days, it's still.
Although, I'm not your target.
Looks like he's gonna be all right, although it's going to take time for him to recover.
I lack sufficient data at this time, although it does seem as if an organization's behind this.
I can't believe that Florence has deceived me. Although I can't get the memory of that evening out of my mind!
Although I gave my word never to see you again I must.
Although the Great One doesn't speak, he understands everything.
Although gravely wounded by the knife that had pierced her, the victim tried to defend herself with a small revolver.
Although I am not afraid of death, either.
That's the thanks I get for freeing an innocent girl. who, although she is hiding at the moment. has promised to become the mother of her children.
Don't you think that although girls go out with boys like me. they always marry the other kind?
And there's nothing more between us than just that. although she'd like to give people the impression that there is.
Although we have been seeing strictly wire effects here, Sherriff and Whale mix it with intriguing travelling-matte work you've just seen, for the cigarette lighter, the handling of the cigarette and smoking effect.
Although we are ambitious as you are to dominate Europe. we are not so intense about it.
Although for a long time we've heard about your beauty, Your Highness. I must confess, I was not prepared to see such a vision of loveliness.
Although, that does not say much. For there's no head in my right hand. And no heart.
Starting on Wednesday, the forum in Jeju for peace on the Peninsula will begin. Although it is not necessary for you to go to Jeju personally, but there's a Royal Family dinner.
Or-- Although he told me directly, but I think he intends to find someone to discuss with.
To compete against them. Oh, how about Netherlands. That's right, although they are very tall their teamwork is also very good, but they can't even get into the top thirty with their military capabilities.
Although I'm a bit different from him, what do you think of me?
Although it's like that, but how can.
Although that skill in sharpening swords has come down to us from the first world of the Ashikaga's.
Although it certainly feels like a lively one.
Although vomiting after strychnine poisoning would be unusual, wouldn't it?
Although you haven't been kind to my uncle, I will be pleased to help you one more time.
Clearly, although the hospital said disturbing things about my sanity.

News and current affairs

So, yes, there are solid fundamentals that arguably support today's higher gold price, although it is far more debatable whether and to what extent they will continue to support higher prices in the future.
For although Crown Prince Abdullah has his own loyal entourage, including the National Guard, he confronts opposition from senior figures in the religious establishment.
But it is also true that although some people are eager to take pills that make them feel better or think faster, it is not so obvious that people would really want to take pills that would make them morally better.
Although the job of maintaining Ukraine's democracy is primarily one for Ukrainians, the EU can help if it takes practical steps to reassure Ukrainians that they won't be cut off from the rest of Europe.
Although President George W. Bush says he believes in markets, in this case he has called for voluntary action.
Although economic theory today is much improved, if we ask people about the cause of the current crisis, we will mostly get the same answers.
Although it is true that thousands of the civilians killed in Dresden and other German cities were innocent at an individual level, there can be no doubt it was morally imperative that Germany be defeated collectively.
Most developed countries already have a tax of this size (and often much larger) on electricity and fossil fuels, although this also incorporates the costs of air pollution and supply insecurity.
Although the Baltic republics merely reestablished their pre-WWII independence, and Yugoslavia's breakup was a bloody affair like so many other wars of independence, there is something tantalizing new in all this as well.
Not all ideological hawks are religious, although those who are base their claim on divine promises and prophecies.
Although this was still merely verbiage, it was novel language for a Likud prime minister.
Although he strengthened religious freedom and peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians, the human-rights situation in Ethiopia remained poor.
Although I grew up around wheat fields, my knowledge of farming is thin.
Although we can and will continue the fight against corruption, we cannot do everything alone.
So, although the EU represents our best hope of ensuring that Europe is internationally competitive in today's increasingly difficult environment, it is actually being blamed for globalization.
MILAN - Although the financial crisis is winding down, the prospects for growth in the global economy are unlikely to pick up.
Although it is right that the Stability and Growth Pact has become more flexible in these extraordinary times, its rules did secure a successful first decade for the euro.
Using more air-conditioning to cool our houses in summer will do the same - although this is vital if we want to save lives.
Although the United States remains the main destination of Latin American and Caribbean exports, Asia is becoming an increasingly important market for goods based on natural resources.
Full trade liberalization in Latin America, although difficult to achieve, must be made central to EU strategy, and would boost economic growth.
In Ireland, last autumn's financial crisis provoked a turnaround in public opinion about the EU, and even in Iceland, although it lies on the periphery of our continent, membership of the EU and the euro have become a priority.
In the past, jets flying into ash from volcanoes in the US, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Mexico have temporarily lost engine power, and in one case, dropped thousands of feet, although all managed to land safely.
Although these criticisms don't seem to bother the electorate very much, Park's path to victory may yet prove narrower than her supporters expect.

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