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As might be expected; Because; All the more because; It's only natural

To emphasize a strong limit or exception for a particular thing or person; To do at least this much, or to reserve this as the one thing among several where a claim applies; At least for this one thing, as much as one can or as one wants to

is only natural because of that; as one would expect; being the case that; given that, considering that

Most important; above all; best; more than anything; Be glad; be relieved; More than anything else; Above all else

by any account; all the same; no doubt

Or something; Or something like that

Very, extremely; Can't help but ~; Be overwhelmed by a feeling

Not only ...; but also ...; What is more; besides

And yet; Despite this; Nevertheless

What is called; So-called; Generally known; As people say

No more than; Just; Merely

Whether … or …; both … and …; no matter whether … or …; either ... or ... is possible/true

Merely; Nothing but; No more than

Can't help but want to; Very; extremely (to feel strong emotion or desire); Be overwhelmed with; be unbearable (emotion or sensation)

Even if; Even though; No matter; Whether… or

No wonder; After all; In fact; Because; At any rate

whether ... or ...; whether one thing or another; no matter which option is chosen

Setting aside; Apart from; Notwithstanding; Regardless of

If it's A, fine, but B is the issue; Setting aside A, focus on B; A may be acceptable, but B matters more

whether or not; things like this and that; and so on

However; Nevertheless; But