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Lindsey saved a lot for retirement, while Natalie did not save at all. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Lindsey missed out on a lot of fun activities while growing up.

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Removal of the furniture took forever, but we got the appliance out quickly.  The 
Here's how I want to continue it: furniture was much harder to carry out.

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Since the baseball broke Mary's windshield but missed Lindsey's car altogether, 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lindsey could not believe their amazing luck.