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Julie's foot would not fit into her new pair of cowboy boots she just bought, the 
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Rebecca decided to join the Armed Forces, but Rachel had to stay behind to attend school, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Rachel was a minor.

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The pirates gold doubloons were dirty and covered in muck, but the silver coins were glittering in the sunlight.  The 
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silver pieces were very shiny.