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 1998 the Feyenoord Supporters Vereniging were wondering about whether or not it would be possible to create more atmosphere inside the stadium mainly during important matches . Sentence 2:As a result , a few huge flags were produced and brought into the stadium prior to matches played by Feyenoord .

A: as a result
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Q: Sentence 1:In many regions of the Mongol territory , Mongol rule is remembered as brutal and destructive . Sentence 2:Yet , some argue that many economic and cultural improvements were made during the Mongol Empire 's rule .

A: yet
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Q: Sentence 1:In addition , the same operator can move the train as needed . Sentence 2:Thus , the locomotive is loaded or unloaded in about a third of the time .

A:
thus
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