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The crime rate in the city center has gone down. _________, it has gone up in the suburbs.
 
In contrast
 
After all
 
Similarly
This new computer program will help us run our database more efficiently. It integrates with all our current systems. ________, it’s very easy to use.
 
In addition
 
Conversely
 
In a nutshell
You didn’t miss much in yesterday’s class. ________, the teacher just told us to read chapter 5.
 
In short
 
Not only that
 
That said
I just got back from the library. Oh, __________ – could you give me back that book I lent you?
 
that reminds me
 
in addition
 
to sum it up
Those other problems are not important right now. _________: if we don’t get new donors within the next month, we’ll have to shut down the organization
 
Here's the thing
 
Admittedly
 
By the way
I hope you’ll join us for the Christmas party. _________, everyone else is coming!
 
After all
 
All the same
 
By the same token
He’s stupid, annoying, and lazy. _______, he’s dishonest.
 
What's more
 
Even so
 
In contrast
I know you think she’s a little bit crazy, but _________ she’s very smart.
 
you have to admit
 
in short
 
similarly
…and that’s how my wallet was stolen. _________, can I borrow $15 to take a taxi?
 
By the way
 
On the contrary
 
The thing is
You have a point – that country is a bit dangerous. _________, it’s worth visiting to experience the culture.
 
Still
 
Above all
 
Besides
We'd better find a quick solution to this crisis,___________our customers will start to lose faith in us.
 
otherwise
 
after all
 
in fact
___________ we could say that the charity dinner was a success.
 
All in all
 
Otherwise
 
In other words
_________our objective is improving productivity and product quality at the same time.
 
Basically
 
Incidentally
 
Obviously
The north of the country is industrialised and rich___________the south is quite poor, with an economy based on agriculture.
 
whereas
 
furthermore
 
on the whole
The interiors are beautiful and_______, they have designed them themselves.
 
what's more
 
obviously
 
by the way
I will help him,_____, he has always been there for me.
 
After all
 
Basically
 
Obviously
________, the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.
 
Obviously
 
Basically
 
In fact
Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed.________, who's going to have lunch at the canteen today?
 
By the way
 
Anyway
 
Actually
__________ your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.
 
Regarding
 
As far as
 
Whereas
A: Did he look sad? B: No,______, he was really cheerful.
 
as a matter of fact
 
by the way
 
obviously
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