Friedrich Nietzsche is best known as a preeminent German philosopher; _______________, he was also a poet and a scholar of ancient Greek and Latin.

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Meredith wasn’t sure whether her physician had ordered the correct tests, ________________ she had a sneaking suspicion that she should consult a specialist instead.

Writers often anthropomorphize or personify animals in literature; ________________, Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book (1894) ascribes human characteristics to a variety of wild animals.

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Other relationship experts counsel that having high standards, _________________ accepting poor behavior, is the secret to a long and happy marriage.

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Many marriage counsellors suggest that open communication ________________ an active acceptance of imperfection leads to a healthy, vital partnership.

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The corporate stalemate is being caused by greedy managers and recalcitrant employees alike; __________________, it is critical for both groups to work together.

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______________ some pundits believe global warming is a hoax, nearly all scientific experts agree that climate change is a very real and exigent threat.

____________________ his growing perturbation, Jim managed to remain calm when his professor changed the requirements of the homework assignment yet again.

Scuba diving is a risky hobby; _____________, it remains popular with amateurs and experts alike.