Fill in the blank with a word(s) (a formal one) expressing contrast or concession in the following sentence:
These charges, of which the improbability was soon shown by cross-examination, _______________ placed the queen for some time in great danger.

despite

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nonetheless

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nevertheless

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as well as

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Solution

The correct options are
A nonetheless
B nevertheless
'Nonetheless' is used to show a contrast between two ideas. 'Nevertheless' is used to indicate that the second point made contrasts with the first point. 'Despite' is used to express that something is unexpected or surprising. 'As well as' is a conjunction that means in addition.
The given sentence shows the contrast between the improbability shown by cross-examination and placing the queen in great danger.
Thus, options B and C are the correct answers.

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