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The students revised their maths exams._______, they wrote their English essay yesterday morning.

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________ the thick fog, lots of cars were held up on the highway.

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The factory installed new devices. _______, its emissions to the environment have dropped.

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Mary bought that black dress ___________ being too expensive for her.

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__________ the storm, most domestic flights were delayed.

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Andrew doesn't earn a lot. _________, he goes on holiday every year.

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_________ complaining about the faulty blender, we didn't get a refund.

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The interview to the candidate was a failure ________ the interviewer interrupted him all the time.

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_________ the company made a profit, the workers weren't given a pay rise.

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Peter is always on a diet. ________, his sister can eat whatever she likes without putting on weight.

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