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However

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Contrast

This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.

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In contrast

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Contrast

House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.

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Yet

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Contrast

I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.

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As a result

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Result

I’ve done a pranic healing course. As a result, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat.

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As a consequence

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Result

Brandon has skipped school on many occasions. As a consequence, he’s failed his French test.

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Therefore

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Result
We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days. Therefore, the number of miraculous self-healings will rise.

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First of all

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Sequencing

First of all, I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig.

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Besides

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Sequencing

Besides not eating much, they won’t ever chew on your electric cords.

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In addition

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Sequencing

In addition, they can be taught to feed themselves if you allow them access to your pantry.

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In particular

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Particularization

Nearly a third of marriages end in divorce. In particular, it’s middle-aged couples that yearn for much more from life.

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For example

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Examplification
To solve this problem, you might want to try making small gestures. For example, making your spouse’s favourite meal for dinner or giving him a massage after a tiring day.

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Namely

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Explanation

I have a very good reason for not trusting my ex. Namely, he’s a convicted felon.

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In fact

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Emphasising
I told them not to invite Rachel to the party. In fact, I was the only person who saw what a party pooper she really was.

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Conclusion

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Conclusion

In conclusion, it may be said that pigs make the best pets.

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In summary

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Conclusion

In summary, it may not be the best idea to frequent the same pubs as your boss.

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Rather

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Correction

I thought it was a good idea to get a ferret. Rather, it had always been my dream to get one.

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Afterwards

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Time

Afterwards, I had a hard time understanding the tenses.

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Then

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Time

Then, I couldn’t spell all the words correctly.

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Meanwhile

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Time

Meanwhile, I was enjoying my skype lessons more and more.

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In the meantime

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Time

In the meantime, I was getting some help from Jessica.