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More everyday expressions

• as a resultConsequently
• believe it or notIntroduces something surprising but true
• for instanceFor example
• from my point of viewUsed to introduce your personal perspective
• in other wordsUsed to rephrase something more simply
• in particularEspecially
• in the meantimeIn the period between two events
• keep in mindTo remember a fact when thinking or deciding

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