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.
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Question: Sentence 1:The trial ended up painting Schwartz as an extremely manipulative individual , causing the jury to feel sympathy for Bigger . Sentence 2:Nevertheless , the jury found Bigger guilty of both conspiracy to commit first - degree murder and first - degree murder itself .

Answer: nevertheless


Question: Sentence 1:Warwick tells Arc that he failed the magic spell test on purpose because if anyone found out he had magical powers , he would be kicked out of school . Sentence 2:However , his powers are exposed when he accidentally brings a villain to life from a painting .

Answer: however


Question: Sentence 1:By the middle of March 1945 , things were not going well in the Pacific for the Japanese , and they withdrew their elite troops from Manchuria to support actions in the Pacific . Sentence 2:Meanwhile , the Soviets continued their Far Eastern buildup .

Answer:
meanwhile