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:As Benke offered no apology publicly or privately , on July 6 , 2002 Schulz suspended him . Sentence 2:However , on April 10 , 2003 the President of the Synod , Gerald B. Kieschnick , reinstated Benke .

A: however
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Q: Sentence 1:Then , at another level , a standard spinal is performed . Sentence 2:Finally , the epidural catheter is threaded through the Tuohy needle .

A: finally
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Q: Sentence 1:Officially only # 50 has been retired by the Portland Pirates . Sentence 2:However a banner still hangs in the rafters in tribute to the 5 Maine Mariners who had their number retired before moving to Providence .

A:
however
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