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I replaced the old cage with a new doghouse for our German Sheppard because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: cage was outdated.

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Adam hated gum whereas Joel loved it because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Joel loved chewing for long periods of time.

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The tea Matthew made was always more strong than the tea Ian made because 
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Ian took the teabag out of the cup.