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Steve wanted to paint the railing and needed paint but didn't need cleaner because he found some of the 
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ANS: cleaner at home.


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He sold his collection of cards to the dealer, but kept the figures, because the 
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ANS: figures had sentimental value.


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Joel did all the shopping for Michael because 
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By any measure the opera was a disaster compared to the symphony, as the 
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symphony was so lavishly funded.