Related Clues:

• ''Assuming that's true . . .''
• "Still ..."
• Then preceder
• Assumption-to-conclusion segue
• 'Nevertheless ...'
• Assuming that's true ...
• "Be that as it may"
• ''Presuming that to be true . . .''
• 'Should that be the case ...'
• Words of speculation
• "Granting that ..."
• ''And yet . . .''
• 'Provided that...'
• "Provided that..."
• Words before a conclusion