The phrase "although it was around" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrast or exception regarding something that existed or was present at a certain time.
Example: "Although it was around during the early 2000s, the technology never gained widespread popularity."
Alternatives: "even though it existed" or "despite being present".
It is world famous for its traditional appearance on Burns Night, held every January 25th to celebrate the poet Robert Burns, although it's around all year.
Allied intelligence of Japanese strengths on the island varied at the time, although it was believed that there were around 17,500 Japanese on Bougainville.
Although it's been around for a few years, it's garnered attention recently following the Disneyland measles outbreak in December - the book has had nearly 1000 1-star reviews on Amazon.com.
Although it's been around since 2004, Triporama has been fairly quiet of late, Travelocity offered co-browsing options and Jetaport has still yet to launch.
Although it's been around for over three decades, it wasn't until their 50th store opening in Pasadena that they started paying attention to how a retail environment can influence a shopper's inclination to post about their visit on social media.
And although it's been around for years, the 2002 version of the Volkswagen GTI VR6 (what most of us know as a Golf, and before that wipe those cobwebs aside as a Rabbit) costs $20,295 and gets a 201-horsepower engine that should keep it in the running with this pack.
To be clear, although it's been around for decades, somatic therapy is still largely considered "alternative".
To be clear, although it's been around for decades, somatic therapy is still largely considered "alternative". But it's becoming more popular with the backing of neuroscience research showing the benefits from mindfulness and body-based therapies.
The Power of Love' wasn't a Christmas song from my point of view, although it was written around Christmas time the previous year.
