The crime rate in the city center has gone down. _________, it has gone up in the suburbs.
After all
In contrast
Similarly
The interiors are beautiful and_______, they have designed them themselves.
obviously
by the way
what's more
…and that’s how my wallet was stolen. _________, can I borrow $15 to take a taxi?
On the contrary
By the way
The thing is
I hope you’ll join us for the Christmas party. _________, everyone else is coming!
By the same token
After all
All the same
Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed.________, who's going to have lunch at the canteen today?
Anyway
By the way
Actually
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
In a nutshell
Conversely
I know you think she’s a little bit crazy, but _________ she’s very smart.
you have to admit
similarly
in short
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
The north of the country is industrialised and rich___________the south is quite poor, with an economy based on agriculture.
furthermore
on the whole
whereas
________, the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.
Obviously
In fact
Basically
You have a point – that country is a bit dangerous. _________, it’s worth visiting to experience the culture.
Still
Above all
Besides
___________ we could say that the charity dinner was a success.
In other words
All in all
Otherwise
_________our objective is improving productivity and product quality at the same time.
Incidentally
Obviously
Basically
He’s stupid, annoying, and lazy. _______, he’s dishonest.
Even so
In contrast
What's more
I just got back from the library. Oh, __________ – could you give me back that book I lent you?
in addition
that reminds me
to sum it up
I will help him,_____, he has always been there for me.
Basically
After all
Obviously
__________ your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.
As far as
Regarding
Whereas
A: Did he look sad? B: No,______, he was really cheerful.
as a matter of fact
by the way
obviously
We'd better find a quick solution to this crisis,___________our customers will start to lose faith in us.
after all
otherwise
in fact
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
Admittedly
Here's the thing
By the way