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The publisher replaced his carpet floor with stained concrete over the winter months, the 
Here's how I want to continue it: carpet was old.

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I left the dining car of the train to go to the sleeper car because my head hurt and the 
Here's how I want to continue it: dining car was loud.

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Visiting Australia is something that always intrigued Maria but Rachel likes safaris, therefore 
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Maria bought a vacation package to The Outback.