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