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.

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 .
however

Sentence 1:Ramin , who is already in love with Vis , attempts to dissuade Monikan from trying to marry her . Sentence 2:However , Monikan 's brother Zard suggests bribing Shahru as a way of winning over Vis .
however

Sentence 1:The club said both had failed to uphold team standards and Martin was suspended for two matches for the incident . Sentence 2:Meanwhile , Connors , who was on a final warning for indiscretions under coach Hardwick , was sacked .

meanwhile