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Sullivan didn't want to leave his family, but he had to fight in the war.

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Sullivan didn't want to leave his family; however, he had to fight in the war.
Sullivan didn't want to leave his family; even so, he had to fight in the war.

Sullivan didn't want to leave his family; that notwithstanding, he had to fight in the war. LAWYER TALK- IMPORTANT THINGS

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Sullivan didn't want to leave his family. However, he had to fight in the war.
Sullivan didn't want to leave his family. Even so, he had to fight in the war.

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He loved his family, and he loved his country.
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He loved his family; furthermore, he loved his country.
He loved his family; also, he loved his country.
He loved his family. In addition, he loved his country.

He was a patriot, so he left his family to fight.
patriot = somebody who loves their country
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He was a patriot; therefore, he left his family to fight.
He was a patriot. Thus, he left his family to fight.

He could go fight, or he could stay home.
34 He could go fight; on the other hand, he could stay home.


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quiet, shy, introverted

extroverted