Despite Vs. Although

Choose in spite of or though to complete the sentences.
1. Socrates never had much money despite although being very famous in his own day.
2. Despite Although he didn't want to join our trip, he enjoyed it in the end.
3. They made friends immediately despite although it was only the first time they met.
4. I still have some difficulties  despite although I studied English language intensively in high school.
5. Despite Although being bad at pool, he beat me three times in a row.
6. Despite Although his lack of experience, Daniel performs admirably at his new job.
7. Clara accepted the offer despite although she was warned against doing so.
8. Despite Although we´d planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
9. They didn't really know each other. despite although they saw each other every day.
10. She accepted the job despite although the salary, which was rather low.

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