As a result of a coronavirus outbreak, Jerusalem was on lock-down.

There was a coronavirus outbreak. As a result Jerusalem was on lock-down.

It was a cold night. Moreover, it was raining and dark.

This night was as cold as last night.

At first it was raining, then it became dark

Contrary to his opinion, they drove home

According to Jim, we shouldn't drive home.

Not everyone thought we should drive home. For example, Jim.

Last year, they were the only company to harvest natural beans from Panama.

Unlike the other companies, they harvested natural beans from Panama.

Both companies harvested natural beans from Panama.

The bus was stuck in traffic, hence I was late for my meeting

Heavy traffic lead to me being late for my meeting

The reason I was late is that my bus got stuck in traffic