1. Although she was tired, she decided to go to the gym, but she ended up leaving early because she wasn't feeling well. 2. The students studied hard for their exams, so they were able to achieve high grades, but they still felt nervous about the results. 3. After the storm passed, the sun came out, and we were able to enjoy a beautiful rainbow in the sky. 4. Despite the traffic jam, we managed to arrive at the airport on time, but our flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions. 5. The team worked together to complete the project, and they were proud of their accomplishment, but they knew they could have done better with more time.