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The chinchilla was diagnosed with respiratory disease, so the vet prescribed it medicine and homeopathic treatment. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: medicine worked well since it was backed by science.

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Although Kenneth was a better writer than Brett, 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kenneth had difficulty writing convincing romantic characters.

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Joseph told Lawrence that he has had the flu for the past 2 weeks.  
Here's how I want to continue it:
Joseph felt sick.