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___ all our hard work, the fundraising campaign fell short of our goal.

• In spite of
• Even though
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The campaign raised lots of money ___ the individual donations were all quite small.

• however
• even though
• although

Crowdfunding presents certain risks to investors. ___, it has proven popular.

• Although
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___ it looks like a good investment, you can never be sure.

• While
• Even though
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He might make his fortune with that start-up. ___, he might lose everything.|

• Despite
• While
• On the other hand

She decided to invest ___ my advice against it.

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• although
• in spite of

They got caught up in the scam ___ their friends had warned them against it.

• on the other hand
• however
• even though

Few people can afford to make big donations. ___, almost everyone can afford to donate something.

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• While

Clara is volunteering for our fundraising campaign next week _____ her busy schedule.

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• even though
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• On the other hand
• despite

Our school raised over $10,000 for the new robotics lab. _____, we still need to raise much more.

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• even though
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• On the other hand
• despite