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Victoria kept carrying Maria on their shoulders, even after 
Here's how I want to continue it: Maria found themselves becoming tired of being high up.

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There were many spoonfuls of chunky vegetable puree and meat leftover after the party ended at midnight. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: puree was softened.

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Monica asked Lindsey if she suffered any consequences from the fall, but 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lindsey didn't want any sympathy.