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:It is both deep - fried and stir - fried . Sentence 2:However , there are several cooking methods and recipe variations .

A: however
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Q: Sentence 1:Whereas , ad valorem tax appeals can often be made at a local level without any professional help , special assessment appeals often require the assistance of attorneys , engineers and other consultants . Sentence 2:Furthermore , a taxpayer often has the opportunity to protest a property tax assessment annually .

A: furthermore
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Q: Sentence 1:Before Cosmos left the Earth , he gave Musashi a mysterious blue bright stone . Sentence 2:Meanwhile , Baltan awakens a monster from hibernation , which was put into sleep again by the SEAS organization .

A:
meanwhile
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