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What is another word to start a sentence off with instead of now?

The best alternative depends on the context and the tone you're trying to convey. Here are some options, categorized by their meaning:

Time/Sequence:

* Currently: Implies the action is ongoing.

* At present: Formal, similar to "currently."

* Presently: Slightly more formal than "currently."

* Subsequently: Indicates something happening after a previous event.

* Next: Shows the following step or action.

* Then: Connects the sentence to a previous one, indicating a change in time.

Emphasis/Focus:

* Actually: Contrasts with what might be expected.

* Indeed: Emphasizes the truth or importance of a statement.

* Furthermore: Adds to the previous statement.

* Moreover: Similar to "furthermore," but slightly stronger.

* Therefore: Indicates a consequence or conclusion.

Other:

* Meanwhile: Indicates something happening at the same time as something else.

* However: Introduces a contrasting idea.

* Nevertheless: Similar to "however," but emphasizes a point despite an obstacle.

For example:

* Now: "Now, I'm going to the store."

* Currently: "Currently, I am working on a project."

* Subsequently: "Subsequently, he went home."

* Actually: "Actually, I don't like pizza."

Choose the word that best fits the specific situation and the overall tone of your writing.

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