Although I found the film boring, I stayed until the end. / I found the film boring, although I stayed until the end.

I can't afford a coat like that. Besides, I don't like the style.

I knew there was something wrong, even though she said she was fine. / Even though she said she was fine, I knew there was something wrong.

In order to prepare for the marathon, I've been running about 200 km a week.

Leave the carrots to cool for a minute. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining vegetables.

There had been a lot of publicity about the meeting. Even so, only about 100 people attended.

I'm determined to finish the report tonight even if I have to stay at work until midnight. / Even if I have to stay at work until midnight, I am determined to..

She hid the letter between the pages of a book so that her husband would never find it.

Johan must weigh over 120 kilos, whereas his wife is really small. / His wife is really small, whereas Johan must weigh over 120 kilos.

Make sure you catch the last bus. Otherwise, you'll have to walk all the way from the station.