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Hunter loaned money to Kenneth who was struggling, and 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kenneth paid back the money three months later.

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The belt did not get burnt when it was dropped in the fire with the shoe. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: shoe only is flammable.

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Nick wanted to reduce stress in their life, so they left Lawrence, because 
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Nick was always being berated by them.