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:In 2003 , he was promoted to the first team of his club . Sentence 2:However , in 2005 - 2006 he was a champion with El Nacional as they won the clausura of the Ecuadorian league .

A: however
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Q: Sentence 1:Bobby loses the first game , and does n't show up for the second , therefore losing by forfeit . Sentence 2:Finally , he wins the third game using unconventional tactics .

A: finally
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Q: Sentence 1:Regaltip created the Alex Van Halen signature drumsticks when he became an endorser . Sentence 2:However , despite being a long - time endorser of the brand , Alex Van Halen also briefly used Easton Ahead drumsticks .

A:
however
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