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The cinema was air-conditioned. It was still very hot. (although)
Although the cinema was air-conditioned, it was still vey hot. / It was still very hot although the cinema was air-conditioned.
We arrived on time for the event. We had to wait half an hour for it to start. (in spite of the fact that)
In spite of the fact that we arrived on time for the event, we had to wait half an hour for it to start.
I asked the steward for another seat. He completely ignored me.(even though)
Even though I asked the steward for another seat, he completely ignored me. / The steward completely ignored me even though I asked him for another seat.
We were told the play was fully booked. We managed to find tickets. (in spite of the fact that)
In spite of the fact that we were told the play was fully booked, we managed to find tickets.
We followed the online instructions. The computer didn't accept the booking. (despite)
Despite us following the online instructions, the computer didn’t accept the booking/The computer didn’t accept the booking despite us following the online ins.
