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Payton made sure that his fingers were positioned correctly on the laces of the football, so that when he threw it the 
Here's how I want to continue it: laces were straight up.

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The doctor quickly approached Megan and ran past Natalie because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Megan had severe chest pain.

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Maria likes to stay at home during vacation while Patricia enjoys and adventure setting, 
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Maria stayed at home during vacation.