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Despite popular belief, the recent study reveals that exercise does not necessarily lead to weight loss........ (by the way, on the contrary, nevertheless), it suggests that diet plays a more crucial role in managing one's weight.
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Despite popular belief, the recent study reveals that exercise does not necessarily lead to weight loss. ON THE CONTRARY, it suggests that diet plays a more crucial role in managing one's weight.
The project was doomed ........ (on the contrary, from the get go, after all) due to poor planning and lack of resources, resulting in missed deadlines and a subpar end product.
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The project was doomed FROM THE GET-GO due to poor planning and lack of resources, resulting in missed deadlines and a subpar end product.
........(go ahead, don't get me wrong, otherwise), I appreciate your effort to help, but I think we need to approach this problem from a different angle to find a solution.
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DON'T GET ME WRONG, I appreciate your effort to help, but I think we need to approach this problem from a different angle to find a solution.
Our company offers a wide range of services to cater to your needs - web design, graphic design, social media management, content writing, ........ (you name it, basically, all in all).
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Our company offers a wide range of services to cater to your needs - web design, graphic design, social media management, content writing, YOU NAME IT.
When making an important decision, it's crucial to ........ (think twice, not worry, take your time) to carefully evaluate all the options and consider the potential consequences before reaching a conclusion.
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When making an important decision, it's crucial to TAKE YOUR TIME to carefully evaluate all the options and consider the potential consequences before reaching a conclusion.
........ (give me a break, rest assured, go ahead) our team of experts is working tirelessly to resolve the issue and restore the service as quickly as possible.
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REST ASSURED, our team of experts is working tirelessly to resolve the issue and restore the service as quickly as possible.
........ (actually, what's more, by the way), have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened downtown? It's getting rave reviews for its delicious food and cozy ambiance.
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BY THE WAY, have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened downtown? It's getting rave reviews for its delicious food and cozy ambiance.
The answer is ........ (cautiously, obviously, spectacularly) incorrect, as the math equation doesn't add up.
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The answer is OBVIOUSLY incorrect, as the math equation doesn't add up.
He didn't just meet the sales target; ........ (as a matter of fact, after all, at least) he exceeded it.
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He didn't just meet the sales target; AS A MATTER OF FACT, he exceeded it.
He's been practicing for hours every day, so his guitar skills are impressive........ (no wonder, nonetheless, actually) he's so good!
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He's been practicing for hours every day, so his guitar skills are impressive. NO WONDER he's so good!
........ (however, regarding, furthermore) the meeting, please provide your availability by tomorrow morning.
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REGARDING the meeting, please provide your availability by tomorrow morning.
The first experiment yielded positive results, ........ (on the contrary, that is to say, whereas) the second one failed.
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The first experiment yielded positive results, WHEREAS the second one failed.
........ (frankly speaking, as far as, of course) I'm concerned, the project deadline should be extended.
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AS FAR AS I'm concerned, the project deadline should be extended.
I thought it would be difficult, but it's ........ (actually, to be exact, anyway) quite simple to use.
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I thought it would be difficult, but it's ACTUALLY quite simple to use.
She didn't like the movie, but ........ (on the contrary, just in case, anyway), we had a great time together.
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She didn't like the movie, but ANYWAY, we had a great time together.
He's ........ (all in all, at least, basically) a genius when it comes to solving complex math problems.
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He's BASICALLY a genius when it comes to solving complex math problems.
She claimed to be an expert, but ........ (in other words, at least, in fact), her knowledge was quite limited.
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She claimed to be an expert, but IN FACT, her knowledge was quite limited.
I helped him with pleasure........ (nevertheless, basically, after all) we are friends.
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I helped him with pleasure. AFTER ALL we are friends.
The view from the mountaintop was breathtaking, and ........ (what's more, all in all, actually) we saw a rainbow.
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The view from the mountaintop was breathtaking, and WHAT'S MORE, we saw a rainbow.
The project was a failure; ........ (nonetheless, to be exact, in other words), it did not meet the desired outcomes.
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The project was a failure; IN OTHER WORDS, it did not meet the desired outcomes.
The party was enjoyable, but ........ (also, on the whole, of course) it lacked a lively atmosphere.
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The party was enjoyable, but ON THE WHOLE, it lacked a lively atmosphere.
I bumped into him at the store today, ........ (by the way, on the other hand, incidentally), we were both buying the same book.
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I bumped into him at the store today, INCIDENTALLY, we were both buying the same book.
The project faced some challenges, but ........ (all in all, whereas, also) it was a success.
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The project faced some challenges, but ALL IN ALL, it was a success.
I need to finish my work; ........ (nevertheless, in case, otherwise), I won't meet the deadline.
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I need to finish my work; OTHERWISE, I won't meet the deadline.
........ (of course, after all, to be honest), I'm not sure if I can make it to the party.
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TO BE HONEST, I'm not sure if I can make it to the party.
I always carry an umbrella in my bag, ........ (in other words, just in case, as soon as) it starts raining unexpectedly.
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I always carry an umbrella in my bag, JUST IN CASE it starts raining unexpectedly.
She ...... (nevertheless, otherwise, apparently) forgot to turn off the stove, as smoke filled the kitchen.
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She APPARENTLY forgot to turn off the stove, as smoke filled the kitchen.
You can borrow my laptop, (as if, apparently, provided that) you return it by tomorrow morning.
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You can borrow my laptop, PROVIDED THAT you return it by tomorrow morning.
He smiled at her ........ (as if, just in case, as in) he had known her for years.
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He smiled at her AS IF he had known her for years.
The instructions were clear, with step-by-step illustrations ........ (like in, as in, as on) the manual.
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The instructions were clear, with step-by-step illustrations AS IN the manual.
Based on the evidence, ........ (all in all, it seems to me, apparently) that he is telling the truth.
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Based on the evidence, IT SEEMS TO ME that he is telling the truth.
She is the go-to person ....... (when it comes to, in case of, obviously) organizing events and managing logistics.
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She is the go-to person WHEN IT COMES TO organizing events and managing logistics.
........ (whereas, in terms of, as to) performance, he is the top athlete in our team.
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IN TERMS OF performance, he is the top athlete in our team.
After careful analysis, ........ (it all comes down to, regardless of, although) making the right decision at this moment.
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After careful analysis, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO making the right decision at this moment.
I have no interest in participating in that activity ........ (furthermore, whatsoever, although).
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I have no interest in participating in that activity WHATSOEVER.
........ (aside from, except for, as oppose to) being a skilled musician, she is also a talented painter.
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ASIDE FROM being a skilled musician, she is also a talented painter.
........ (at least, at the end of the day, in the meantime) what matters most is your happiness and well-being.
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AT THE END OF THE DAY, what matters most is your happiness and well-being.
The repairs will take a while, so ........ (in the meantime, by the way, on the other hand) we'll provide a temporary solution.
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The repairs will take a while, so IN THE MEANTIME, we'll provide a temporary solution.
........ (after all, on the other hand, in the worst case scenario), we may have to start over from scratch.
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In the worst case scenario, we may have to start over from scratch.
She prefers tea ........ (as opposed to, neither, but also) coffee for her morning beverage.
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She prefers tea AS OPPOSED TO coffee for her morning beverage.
........ (my point is, otherwise, incidentally) honesty should always be the foundation of any meaningful relationship.
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My point is, honesty should always be the foundation of any meaningful relationship.
........ (whereas, after all, if you ask me), the best way to unwind is by taking a long nature walk.
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If you ask me, the best way to unwind is by taking a long nature walk.
There were 28 participants, ........ (to be exact, on the other hand, in the meantime) in the annual science fair competition.
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There were 28 participants, to be exact, in the annual science fair competition.
........ (worst case scenario, frankly speaking, just in case) I believe it's time for a change in our company's management.
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Frankly speaking, I believe it's time for a change in our company's management.
She's an excellent communicator........ (meantime, provided that, on the other hand), her organizational skills could use improvement.
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She's an excellent communicator. On the other hand, her organizational skills could use improvement.
If you need any assistance, please let me know........ (what's more, by all means, to be exact) I'm here to help.
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If you need any assistance, please let me know. By all means, I'm here to help.

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