1. Although I didn't like the CD you have recommended me, I bought it all the same.

Despite not liking the CD you have recommended me, I bought it all the same.

2. Although I told her all the truth, she didn't believe me

Despite being told all the truth, she didn't believe me

3. Although they didn't play well, they won the game 

Despite not playing well, they won the game 

4. Despite feeling very cold, they didn't turn on the heater.

5. Although Bill had a terrible headache, he kept working

Despite having a terrible headache, Bill kept working

6. Despite having all the necessary books, he doesn't use them to study.

7. Although she works very hard, she doesn't deserve a raise.

Despite working very hard, she doesn't deserve a raise.

8. Although she was ill, she had to go to school

Despite being ill, she had to go to school

9. Although it was a nice sunny, there was nobody at the beach

Despite nice sunny weather, there was nobody at the beach

10. Although he arrived later, he finished work earlier than the others.

Despite arriving later, he finished work earlier than the others.

11. In spite of the waitress's honesty and diligence, the boss doesn't like her