In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 8 in the category of DISCOURSE MARKERS in writing is defined as a:
range of phrases as discourse markers to open and close texts and point to conclusions, often in formal contexts.
From the examples in the EGP searched in iWeb:
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In the English Vocabulary Profile:
‘to begin with’ is
B1 ‘at the start of a situation’ or
B2 ‘used to give the first important reason for something’
The most common collocates up to 4 spaces to the right:
In conclusion, the human race is godless.
