Although, despite (it) being.
The word 'albeit' is correct and usable in written English. It is a conjunctive adverb meaning "although" or "even though" and is used to show contrast between two clauses. For example: He was not particularly successful in his attempts, albeit he worked very hard.
Albeit cautiously, Moxon did admit to annoyance that, while England are seemingly targeting four or five coaching candidates, only Gillespie was addressed by name in the England and Wales Cricket Board press conference.
Party leadership figures lined up to persuade members to vote for an endorsement of "business of usual" on fiscal policy, albeit accepting some amended language committing us explicitly to prioritising sensible stuff like investment in infrastructure.
No 10 says the idea was trailed in the manifesto and Ed Miliband in principle had accepted the reform, albeit as part of a wider reform of political funding including a cap on individual donations.
Another Republican will almost certainly succeed her, albeit a more moderate one who will be harder to defeat.
Ukraine also employs internet manipulation as a tactic, albeit a little more publicly.
Two of classic rock's big beasts rejoin the fray, albeit both with only half their core members remaining.
North End are now seven points clear of third-placed Swindon, albeit having played two games more – the Robins host MK Dons on Saturday.
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