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Lawrence did not take a long time to recover from their cold but Ryan did. This was because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Lawrence was a lot more healthy.

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The house had poor wiring while the apartment did not. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: house was more of an insurance liability.

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When I decorate the house for Halloween, I remove the lamp and replace it with a cauldron. The 
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lamp is common.