system
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human
Choose an appropriate transitional phrase to connect the following two sentences: "The company is expanding its outreach. It has decided to open a new branch in Seattle."

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'The tech company I work for is looking to expand its operations across the United States. The company is expanding its outreach. It has decided to open a new branch in Seattle.'
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The tech company I work for is looking to expand its operations across the United States. As part of the expansion plan, the company has decided to open a new branch in Seattle.