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Erin was ready to retire but Rachel was not able to yet because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Erin was old.

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Christopher thought that taxes were unfair. Kevin explained that they helped pay for public services. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Christopher still thought of taxes as a punishment.

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Lindsey was a professional interior designer while Samantha was not so 
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Lindsey pulled together a bedroom with great feng shui.