是的，"although"可以放句中。
这个词可以用来引导一个从句，表达对比或转折的关系。在句中的位置可以根据句子的意思和结构来决定。
以下是一些例子：
Although he studied hard, he didn't pass the test.
尽管他学习努力，但他没有通过考试。
I enjoy reading, although I don't have much time for it.
虽然我没太多时间，但我喜欢阅读。
She insisted on going out, although it was raining heavily.
虽然外面下着大雨，但她还是坚持要出去。
We decided to go for a hike, although we were tired.
尽管我们很累，我们还是决定去远足。
在这些例子中，"although"被用于引导一个从句来表达对比或转折的关系，句中的位置是为了更好地表达句子的意思和结构。
despite和although的区别
一、读音不同
despite 英[dɪˈspaɪt] 美[dɪˈspaɪt]
although 英[ɔːlˈðəʊ] 美[ɔːlˈðoʊ]
二、释义不同
despite
prep. 即使; 尽管; 尽管(自己)不愿意;
n. 怨恨; 恶意; 轻蔑; 侮辱;
although
conj. 虽然; 尽管; 即使; 不过; 然而;
三、用法不同
despite是介词，有即使；尽管；尽管(自已)；不愿意等含义，后面只能加名词性短语或代词，例如：
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.尽管她认为物理枯燥无味，她却学得很好。
although是连词，意为虽然、不过、然而等，通常用在句首或句中，例如：
Although the sun was shining it wasn't very warm.尽管太阳高照，却不很暖和。
四、双语例句
despite
1、But despite the best, most comprehensive plans, systems can fail.
但是即使采用了最好的、最综合的方案，系统还是可能崩溃。
2、Despite pain, I will still be there.
即使历尽艰辛磨难，我仍会在你身边。
3、Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.
尽管遭到强烈反对，执政党还是获胜了。
4、Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
尽管供电中断，医院继续照常运作。
5、Despite her earnest efforts, she could not find a job.
尽管她已尽心竭力，但是仍然找不到工作。
although
1、The two pictures are similar, although not identical.
这两幅画很相似，虽然不完全相同。
2、I like her, although I could cheerfully throttle her at times.
我喜欢她，虽然有时烦得真想把她掐死。
3、They got on well together although they were total strangers.
尽管以前素未谋面，但他们相处融洽。
4、Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
尽管快80岁了，他还是十分活跃。
5、Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
厨房虽小，但设计巧妙。