The news may be unexpected, __________ it is true.

Reportedly, 30% of the population lives in poverty, __________, many citizens resort to criminal activities in order to survive.

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.

The latest application update contains a number of improvements: __________ , users can monitor their expenses and set a monthly limit.

The customer was displeased with her meal, ___________ the chef prepared a replacement.

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.

__________, one may say the Titan-Dionysos myth indicates a form of anthropological dualism in Orphism.

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.

A high birth-rate is accompanied by high mortality; ___________, when one is low, so is the other.

House prices continue to rise, __________ many first time buyers will be unable to join the property ladder.

The mobile library services have been reorganised — __________, they visit fewer places.

On the one hand, the government is encouraging consumers to dine out and restart the economy, __________, most people are trying to save money.

__________ his peers' advice not to apply for the position, Emilio sent his C.V to the hiring manager..