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Ian wanted to have a deep conversation with Aaron, but
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ANS: Ian ended up being disappointed.

QUES: Continue writing.

Sally wanted to get a new job and she needed a reference. The
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ANS: reference was going to be important and influencing.

QUES: Continue writing.

Mary was frustrated the clothes were still on the bed, but happy the dishes were off the counter, because her husband forgot to put away the
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ANS: clothes .

QUES: Continue writing.

Stepping on the thumbtack caused more pain that stepping on the nail because the
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thumbtack was sharper.