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The school stood for longer than the factory had because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: school was being taken care of.

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Carrie helped Natalie plan all of the company events for the conference because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Natalie was an CEO.

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Emily takes prescription medicine for their pain but Cynthia only uses essential oil as 
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Cynthia  have experienced issues with addiction.