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The man chose to retire before the woman did although the
Here's how I want to continue it: woman was many years older.

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The new air conditioner needed to be placed on the cement pad, but the
Here's how I want to continue it: cement pad was too small.

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Monica was organizing a surprise party for Mary over the weekend because
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Monica wanted to surprise them.