IELTS Writing Task 2 Coherence and Cohesion

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Therefore

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it is beneficial

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This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this practice and explain why it is acceptable in the modern world

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One advantage of

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Moreover

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Despite these advantages, there are also disadvantages to

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In conclusion

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the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages

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In today’s digital age

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is a highly debated topic

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While some may argue that it is beneficial

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I firmly believe that

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Firstly

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In addition

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I believe that

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The negative effects on

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It is important

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secondly

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next

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then

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after

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to begin with

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first of all

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lastly

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at the end

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finally

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and

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also

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furthermore

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what is more

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additionally

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to further strengthen this view

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another point

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another factor is

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to sum up

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to conclude

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to summarize

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besides

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further

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too

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of equal importance

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equally important

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another

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first

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second

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hence

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from here on

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last of all

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before

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as soon as

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in the end

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gradually

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yet

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still

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however

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but

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rather

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on the other hand

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on the contrary

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nevertheless

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notwithstanding

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in spite of

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in contrast to this

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although

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it follows that

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consequently

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accordingly

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if this be true

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under these circumstances

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under these conditions

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more effective

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quite as necessary

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not so obvious

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in summary

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to sum up

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to repeat

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briefly

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in short

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on the whole

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as I have said

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as you can see

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truly

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really

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surely

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in truth

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in fact

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very likely

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perhaps

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certainly

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of course

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to be sure

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naturally

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obviously

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it is certain

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undoubtedly

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assuredly

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probably

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at least

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at any rate

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anyhow

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for example

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for instance

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indeed

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specifically

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in particular

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in especial

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unfortunately

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fortunately

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afterward

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later

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last

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at last

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now

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subsequently

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when

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soon

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thereafter

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after a short time

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the next week

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a minute later

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in the meantime

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meanwhile

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on the following day

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at length

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ultimately

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presently

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or

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nor

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else

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otherwise

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either

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neither

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wherefore

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so

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so that

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so then

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if

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unless

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on condition that

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in case that

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but that

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so that

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say

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let

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suppose

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providing

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provided

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wherever

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in order that

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though

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for this reason

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as a result

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thus

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as well as

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above all

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mainly

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notably

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in comparison

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in contrast

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admittedly

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having said that

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they said

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equally

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similarly

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likewise

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compared with

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to illustrate

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to cite an example

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to exemplify

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owing to this

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put in a simpler way

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put more simply

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in simple terms

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simply put

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whereas

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indeed

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likewise

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hence

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for this purpose

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even though

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conversely

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comparatively

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but still

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particularly

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specially

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specifically

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in particular

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again

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due to this

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considering that

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in that case

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in my opinion

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as far as I’m concern

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to my mind

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it seems to me that

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but for

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despite

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apart form

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to

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so as to

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as a consequence

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eventually

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that’s why

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whereas

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while

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on the one hand

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not only … but also

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since

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as

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in so far as

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the reason why

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as long as

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unless

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if

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provided that

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whether

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or

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whatever

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whoever

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neithter … nor

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either … or

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nonetheless

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it is worth noting that

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unlike

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in the same vein

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correspondingly

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take for example

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… can be divided

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… can be classified

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the first type

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the second kind

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… can be categorized

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the second group

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… can be grouped

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the last category

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it implies

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that means

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it suggests

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it indicates

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in other words

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This clearly proves that…

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To be more precise

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More precisely

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To be more specific

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To be exact

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On closer examination

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we find…

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In short …

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To elaborate on this issue

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The clearest indication of …

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As a matter of fact…

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In fact…

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To clarify this issue…

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cause

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effect

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result

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because

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in consequence

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because of

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in view of the fact

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in the view of

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on account of

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for the sake of

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by virtue of

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end in

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lead to

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contribute

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follow

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make

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produce

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encourage

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provoke

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result

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conduce

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spark

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engender

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generate

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create

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originate

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induce

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trigger

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impact

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influence

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bring about

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advantage

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benefit

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privilege

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virtue

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asset

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edge

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merit

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positive aspect

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superiority

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minus side

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weak point

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pitfall

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obstacle

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difficulty

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disadvantage

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weakness

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hindrance

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shortcoming

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problem

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stumbling block

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negative aspect

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drawback

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danger

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criticism

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complication

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negative point

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threat

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risk

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limitation

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impediment

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worrying aspect

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barrier

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challenge

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nuisance

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downside

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snag

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Initially

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To start with

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First and most importantly

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In the first place

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The first feature

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One more point

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For one thing

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More importantly

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Next earlier

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In today’s interconnected world

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I firmly believe that this trend is largely advantageous for several reasons

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first and foremost

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In today’s digital age

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While many argue that

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I believe that it is ultimately a disadvantage for several reasons

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In today’s rapidly evolving world

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While some may argue that

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I firmly believe that the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks

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One of the main advantages of

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the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages

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It is undeniable that

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While some argue that

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I firmly believe that the disadvantages of this practice far outweigh the benefits

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Many studies have shown that

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This can lead to

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the disadvantages of

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It is imperative for

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I firmly agree with this sentiment

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there are several reasons why

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some argue that

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In today’s modern era

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I strongly disagree with this assertion

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Not only this

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As far as I have observed

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As per my observations

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In my view

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It seems that

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It would seem that

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It appears that

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It would appear that

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It is logical to conclude that

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It is sensible to conclude that

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Overall, it seems advisable that

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Examples can be seen in

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Another argument is

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Underlying factors/causes

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The factors stem from/derive from/flow from

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Origins

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Roots

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Factors

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Remedies

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Ways to solve

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Methods to address/deal with

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Answers to a problem

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It is true that

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Despite this

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Admittedly . . . Nevertheless . . .

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It might be said that . . . However …

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I accept that . . . In spite of this . . .

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While it may be correct that . . . It still appears to be the case, however, that . . .

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By this we mean that

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This is not to say that

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Supporters of

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Proponents of

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Those who support

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Opponents of

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Critics of

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Those who oppose

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Supporters cite

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Supporters refer to

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Supporters highlight

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Supporters point to

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Supporters claim that

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Supporters say that

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Supporters insist that x is correct

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Supporters deny that

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Supporters reject that

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Supporters do not accept that x is correct

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There should be a wide-ranging discussion about . . .

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The ever-present danger of . . .

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X is a much-discussed problem

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X is a constantly-evolving field of research

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There is a widely-held concern that

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X causes Y

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X leads to Y

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X results in Y

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X brings about Y

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X contributes to Y

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X has an effect on Y

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X impacts (on) Y

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X has an impact on Y

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X exacerbates Y

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X undermines/weakens Y

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X damages Y

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X lessens Y

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X improves Y

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X ameliorates Y

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Those who support x

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clearly makes

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This means that

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seem to demonstrate

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There is an almost universal consensus that

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It is almost universally accepted that

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be somewhat inadequate

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be overwhelmingly positive

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It is an inescapable fact that

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It is undeniable that

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It cannot be denied that

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This idea would surely be unacceptable

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intolerably high

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painful lessons

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the sheer cost

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Those who accept x

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Those who oppose x

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Those who reject x

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The authorities

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Contributors to x

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Recipients of x

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Observers

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Researchers

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the gravest problem

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severely curtailed

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This can rapidly lead to

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A further serious impact is

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The long term consequent problems

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X destroys Y

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X eliminates Y

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X makes Y deteriorate

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X dilutes Y

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To counteract

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This would lessen

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Another remedy may be to

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To maximise opportunities

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To penalise people for doing X

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To ban or outlaw X

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To curb/restrict X

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To prevent people from doing X

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To promote or encourage X

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To raise awareness of X

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To force/oblige people to do X

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Measures

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Steps

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Initiatives

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Policies

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Programmes

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Crisis

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Issue

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Question

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Concern

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Anxiety

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Challenge

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ultimately

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rapidly

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soon

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potentially

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long term

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immediate

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X may possibly happen

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X will inevitably happen

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X will undoubtedly happen

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X will gradually/steadily happen

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X will happen step by step

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X will suddenly happen

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X will spontaneously happen

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It is probably true that . . . but . . .

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Secondly, it must be said that . . . and thus would be . . .

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This means there is a danger that we would

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It may be true that X is cheaper; nevertheless, in the long term it would be a more expensive option.

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While X may have some advantages, these appear to be outweighed by the costs . . .

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It might initially appear desirable to do X, but on closer inspection the idea suffers from several problems.

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There seem to be a number of drawbacks associated with X, the most significant of which is . ..

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Turning to possible alternatives, probably the most effective would be . . .

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Regarding other possible options, . . .

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If we now consider other ways to do this, . . .

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On the subject of alternatives, . . .

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Of course, there are also alternatives, including . . .

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Another possible option would be to do X, which would achieve . . .

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A further possibility seems to be X, which might achieve . . .

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Alternatively, we could also do X, which would have the effect of achieving . . .

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robust alternatives

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There is widespread concern about . . .

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It is virtually certain that . . .

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It is barely conceivable that . . .

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There is universal consensus that . . .

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t is of paramount importance that . . .

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It is generally accepted that . . .

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It seems highly likely/unlikely that . . .

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Without coordinated measures

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Foremost among these other challenges appears to

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While X may be positive in some respects, we should also consider its negative aspects, namely A, B and C.

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We face a number of challenges in this field, ranging from A to B and even, in the long term, C.

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We should not only do X, but also consider doing Y as well.

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Although it may be useful to do X, this would result in Y, causing . . .

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It is correct that . . .

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. . . by focussing on this topic to the exclusion of others . . .

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. . . we run the risk of . . .

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Foremost among these other challenges . . .

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. . . one among a range of issues . . .

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By no means

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Above all

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Regardless of

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By this we mean that . . .

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This is not to say that . . .

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Provided that

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As long as

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It is often said that

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in today’s technology-focused world

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the issue is not entirely straightforward

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arguments can also be made against the idea

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This essay will discuss the debate, and give a concluding view

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those who support … cite

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By contrast

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opponents of this view point out that

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it must be said that

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should not be encouraged

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Overall, it seems advisable that

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It would appear that this serves the interests of both

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There is an ongoing debate regarding whether

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others believe that

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Those in favor of … argue that

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opponents of this idea suggest that

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it is important to ensure that

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the decision should be made thoughtfully and with the best interests of both

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have been a topic of debate among

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This essay will discuss both perspectives and ultimately argue that

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Supporters of … point out that

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while there are valid arguments on both sides of the debate

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it is important for

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There is a longstanding debate about the advantages and disadvantages of

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I believe that there are several reasons why they are not a good option

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I believe that the potential negative effects on

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The causes of this appear to be focused on

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Perhaps the major factor here is

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Turning to possible solutions

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an obvious step would be to

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A second remedy might be

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In today’s society

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One of the main reasons for

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To address this issue

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By addressing the root causes of this problem and implementing effective strategies

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there has been a noticeable increase in the rate of

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In recent years

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Several factors contribute to this alarming trend, and implementing effective solutions is crucial to address the issue

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One of the main causes of the rise

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Another contributing factor to the increase

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To combat the rising trend

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it is essential to implement a combination of preventative measures and support systems

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By addressing these root causes and implementing effective solutions

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Some people argue that

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I completely agree with this view for several reasons

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I will explain why in this essay

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A second negative factor

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the whole question of

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By this we mean that

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This leads us on to the final

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most significant drawback to

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there are some positives to

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it seems that for

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but it appears to be the case

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come to conclusion

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Most people agree that

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to some extent

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which appears to have

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We will consider both sides of the discussion in this essay

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On the one hand

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those who support

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They point to evidence from

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this appears to be the case

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claim that

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To the supporters of the idea, these benefits are convincing

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to cite evidence from

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In these cases

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he effect has been to

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critics of

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highlight the difficulty in

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This argument also appears to be quite powerful

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Overall

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I would tend to side with the opponents of

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It would be more logical to

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reach conclusion

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There are arguments on both sides

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we will discuss here

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This may even be more

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it might also be said that

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substantial drawback

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I agree that

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despite the many benefits of

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This in itself

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Nobody can deny that

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at least in cases

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it is by no means clear that

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it may appear advisable

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This allows

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we have to ask whether this is a practical proposition

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it is inevitable that

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if managed properly

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can be perfectly viable alternatives

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may be a benefit

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there are definite advantages

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This is provided that