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1. Despite the existence of anti-drug laws, drug dealers persist in selling drugs illegally.
2. Although we have anti-drug laws, drug dealers continue to sell narcotics illegally.
3. The writer feels that global warming is a major threat to the planet.
4. While my childhood was peaceful, my adulthood is very hectic and stressful.
5. Since I get sunburn quite easily, I don’t sunbathe.
6. While I studied at university I sold burgers.
7. The schools cancelled the classes after the thunderstorm so that students could be safe.
8. Due to / owing to / because of his long legs, he is a good basketball player.
9. Companies don’t want to invest in countries where taxes are high. Therefore increasing taxes will affect the economy.
10. Companies don’t want to invest in countries where taxes are high so increasing taxes will affect the economy.
11. Since / because companies don’t want to invest in countries where taxes are high, increasing taxes will affect the economy.
12. I enjoy reading books that motivate me.
