In this task, you are given two sentences in the English language (Sentence 1 and Sentence 2). Your task is to identify the connecting word between the two sentences.

Q: Sentence 1:The excavated specimen was most likely a young adult . Sentence 2:However , based on the beginning of ossification of the mid-cervical arch with the centrum , it was near maturity .

A: however
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Q: Sentence 1:Sam withdraws from any further investigations . Sentence 2:However , with the help of James , Anu still continue to enquire .

A: however
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Q: Sentence 1:Under this method , the stated rate of return offered by the government is the maximum rate of return allowed . Sentence 2:However , investors can accept lower rates of return , including zero percent in some cases .

A:
however
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