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The agency's mission is to lower carbon use, ______ mitigating the long-term threat of climate change.

• during

• after

• since

• while

My uncle was able to see his doctor ______ it was Sunday.

• and

• even though

• in addition

• but

The company makes good ice cream, ______ the chocolate flavor.

• and

• then

• of course

• in particular

After advertising for three months, he ______ sold his car.

• finally

• slowly

• afterwards

• specially

Your application is incomplete; ______, we will make an exception and accept it.

• for

• because

• nevertheless

• afterwards

The defendant is presumed innocent ______ proven guilty.

• unless

• after being

• before

• when

We cannot accept your application ______ it's not well completed.

• and

• for

• but

• because

My friend voted for the Republican candidate ______ being registered as a Democrat.

• and

• because

• despite

• nevertheless

In order to access the building, she had to walk in the street with her walker and risk her safety ______ there were no accessible curb ramps.

• as

• and

• however

• before

Doing sport is fun. ______, regular physical activity may be associated with lower health care costs.

• Since

• However

• Moreover

• In addition