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The medication was easier for Jane to swallow than the vitamin. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: vitamin was thick.

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The amusement for the evening was provided by Monica rather than Jennifer , as 
Here's how I want to continue it: Monica was a great entertainer.

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Elena passed the exam while Laura failed because 
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Elena studied hard for the exam leading up to it.