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Cynthia smirked at Maria although 
Here's how I want to continue it: Maria was so irritated about the delay of the baseball game.

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Care was taken to reduce the infections and improve patients' health, the 
Here's how I want to continue it: health flourished.

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Cynthia was worried about the cost of a doctor visit because she didn't have insurance; Felicia offered to cover the cost. 
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Cynthia was relieved.