The news may be unexpected, __________ it is true.

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

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

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

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.

__________ our constant disagreements at home, my husband and I have a good working relationship.

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.

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

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

__________ many students complained that the test was difficult, the majority of them managed to score full marks.

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.

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

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.