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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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Sentence 1:Dennis Bermudez was expected to face Maximo Blanco at this event . Sentence 2:However , on December 5 , Bermudez pulled out of the bout due to a staph infection in his shin .
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however

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Sentence 1:The exams became more rigorous , cut down harshly on cheating , and those who excelled were more highly appraised . Sentence 2:Finally , Hongwu also directed more power towards the role of emperor so as to end the corrupt influences of the bureaucrats .
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finally

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Sentence 1:The law does not specifically ban tobacco sponsorship , nor does it use the term tobacco sponsorship . Sentence 2:However , some forms of tobacco sponsorship may be prohibited under the ban on advertising and promotion .
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however