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  • We need to use less technology. _____, we run the risk of losing touch with reality. (if we don't..)
    otherwise
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  • _____, I should get going now and finish up some pending work before tomorrow's deadline. (let's finish it)
    anyway
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  • _____, I didn't expect you to ace the test, but you surprised me with your perfect score. (to tell the truth)
    to be honest
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  • ____, the new company policy will have a significant impact on our work schedule, but we haven't been given any details yet. (I'm pretty certain it will, but I'm not sure)
    presumably
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  • _____, my dog behaves better when there's music playing in the background than when it's silent. (I find it amusing)
    funnily enough
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  • _____, every time we have a team meeting, there's always someone who speaks out of turn and derails the discussion. (it always happens)
    predictably
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  • _____, the restaurant we wanted to go to is closed for renovations, but we can try another one nearby. (not good for us)
    unfortunately
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  • _____, I had saved up some money in case of an emergency, so I was able to buy a new laptop when mine broke. (good for me I did)
    fortunately
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  • _____, the painting that I thought was ugly and weird turned out to be worth millions at an art auction. (it was so strange)
    bizarrely
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  • _____, if you don't study for the exam, you won't pass it - it's a simple cause-and-effect situation. (everybody knows that)
    obviously
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  • _____, the plant that I thought was dead suddenly started blooming again after I watered it more. (I didn't really think it will)
    surprisingly
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  • _____, she's one of the best basketball players on our team - her agility and precision are unmatched. (everybody agrees with it)
    no doubt
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  • _____, despite his hearing loss, Beethoven composed some of the most beautiful and acclaimed music in history. (expressing surprise and admiration)
    amazingly
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  • _____, I remembered to bring my umbrella today, just in case it started raining unexpectedly. (good for me I did)
    luckily
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