Reportedly, 30% of the population lives in poverty, __________, many citizens resort to criminal activities in order to survive.
e.g. as a result, because of this, consequently, hence
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__________ many students complained that the test was difficult, the majority of them managed to score full marks.
e.g. Although , even though
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__________ our constant disagreements at home, my husband and I have a good working relationship.
e.g. Despite
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__________ his peers' advice not to apply for the position, Emilio sent his C.V to the hiring manager..
e.g. In spite of, despite,
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Anna excused herself from the meeting early, __________ she did not want to be given the responsibility of telling her boss that the project was delayed.
E.g as, because,
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Spectators expected the athlete to admit she that had taken performance enhancing drugs, __________ she that claimed training at high altitudes was responsible for her endurance.
however, nevertheless, nonetheless, despite that
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House prices continue to rise, __________ many first time buyers will be unable to join the property ladder.
E.g as a result, because of this, consequently,
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The witness claims to have seen the suspect at the scene of the crime __________, the police are in possession of video evidence of the man entering the building.
E.g moreover, in addition, additionally, furthermore,
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The news may be unexpected, __________ it is true.
E.g nevertheless, however, despite this,
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The latest application update contains a number of improvements: __________ , users can monitor their expenses and set a monthly limit.
E.g. for instance, for example
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The mobile library services have been reorganised — __________, they visit fewer places.
E.g. in other words, that is to say, as a result, therefore,
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__________, one may say the Titan-Dionysos myth indicates a form of anthropological dualism in Orphism.
E.g In conclusion, to conclude, To summarise
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On the one hand, the government is encouraging consumers to dine out and restart the economy, __________, most people are trying to save money.
on the other hand
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Senior participants in the study concluded that honesty is an absolutely necessary policy as a matter of principle and also credibility, __________ participants aged under 25 valued results over reputation.
E.g. while, whereas, on the other hand
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A high birth-rate is accompanied by high mortality; ___________, when one is low, so is the other.
E.g. conversely, by contrast,
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The customer was displeased with her meal, ___________ the chef prepared a replacement.
