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Joseph lost a great deal of money gambling in Las Vegas, but Christopher only lost a few dollars, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Christopher took fewer risks with their money.

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In preparation for the hiking adventure the couple ended up buying boots while leaving out the tents since the 
Here's how I want to continue it: boots were required.

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The bake sale was underway and no one was buying the vegan cookies but everyone loved the fudge brownies because the 
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cookies were plain.