1. The agency's mission is to accelerate transition to an efficient and low-carbon economy, ______ mitigating the long-term threat of climate change.

2. My uncle was able to see his doctor. ______, it was Saturday.

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

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

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

6. The defendant is presumed innocent until and  ______ proven guilty.

7. AMBER Alert is an urgent bulletin system ______ the most serious child-abduction cases.

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