`1.` Despite being very tired, I couldn't sleep
`2.` Despite his English name, he is in fact German.
`3.` Although her foot was injured, she walked to village.
`4.` In spite of the low salary, I decided to accept the job.
`5.` Despite being the better man, we lost the match.
`6.` Although I hadn't eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.