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Samantha hoped friends threw a surprise birthday party for them, but not Maria, because

Continued: Maria hated surprises.

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Carrie ate more whole grains than Samantha.

Continued: Samantha hated the boring taste of brown rice and quinoa.

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Matthew liked to wear high fashion clothing while Joel liked to shoot it;

Continued: Matthew was a model.

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Eric wanted to ascend to political power and Jason did not because

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Eric was very ambitious.