Threshold
We are on the threshold of saying good-bye to our face masks.
However
ex: I don't like action movies, HOWEVER I gave 'Die Hard' a chance.
Regardless
Regardless the times I've told them, they still don't listen.
Due to
ex: The football game had to be postponed DUE TO the heavy rain
Whereas
The present simple is so easy, WHEREAS phrasal verbs are a nightmare.
Regard
I hold my students in very high regards as they have earned it.
Count on
If you need a friend, you can COUNT ON me.
Turn down
I don't know where I'm going to study, the university I wanted TURNED me DOWN
Although
ex. ALTHOUGH not many people came to the show, we had a great time.
Provided
You'll pass your exams PROVIDED that you study hard.
As long as
I'll go with you AS LONG AS you pick me up on time.
Thus
My internets out, thus the need to come to a cafe to take my lessons.
End up
We ENDED UP eating a sandwich on the beach, instead of going to a fancy restaurant.