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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: zipf ’ s law , as i understand it , is not really about languages , but about statistics and probability .
as with all natural laws , zipf 's law is an approximation .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as with all natural laws , zipf 's law is an approximation .
zipf ’ s law , as i understand it , is not really about languages , but about statistics and probability .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a part of the question thusfar unattended is whether the concept of phoneme has always been contentious .
" phoneme " is a theoretical construct which probably can 't go away .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: " phoneme " is a theoretical construct which probably can 't go away .
a part of the question thusfar unattended is whether the concept of phoneme has always been contentious .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: if you arecomming from the non-linguistics environment , the best book is to start with is fromkin , introduction to language .
this is what they recommend at oxford as introductory textbooks to students starting a masters ' in linguistics .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: this is what they recommend at oxford as introductory textbooks to students starting a masters ' in linguistics .
if you arecomming from the non-linguistics environment , the best book is to start with is fromkin , introduction to language .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: from what i 'm seeing it 's generally accepted that most english speakers have a vocabulary size of 15000 to 20000 words .
according to a statistical estimation i know roughly 7000 words in english .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: according to a statistical estimation i know roughly 7000 words in english .
from what i 'm seeing it 's generally accepted that most english speakers have a vocabulary size of 15000 to 20000 words .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a tent may give you slightly more protection than sleeping out in the open , but not much .
no , a tent will not give you any protection from bears that want what 's inside .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: no , a tent will not give you any protection from bears that want what 's inside .
a tent may give you slightly more protection than sleeping out in the open , but not much .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a few points to add here : coyotes are not know to be aggressive towards humans .
in general they are not considered dangerous because they rarely attack humans .
sts15-s2tos1-160
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in general they are not considered dangerous because they rarely attack humans .
a few points to add here : coyotes are not know to be aggressive towards humans .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: nylon dries fast , is resistant to ripping and tearing , and fairly breathable .
nylon , among other synthetics , is an ideal material for clothing for most outdoor pursuits for several reasons .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: nylon , among other synthetics , is an ideal material for clothing for most outdoor pursuits for several reasons .
nylon dries fast , is resistant to ripping and tearing , and fairly breathable .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: gps ( wikipedia ) is based on orbiting satellites and so is accurate worldwide .
gps systems can , and do , work everywhere you can get satellites .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: gps systems can , and do , work everywhere you can get satellites .
gps ( wikipedia ) is based on orbiting satellites and so is accurate worldwide .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: different parts of california have different wildlife , so you should probably narrow the region .
american black bears they are somewhat common in some wilderness areas of california , mostly in the mountains .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: american black bears they are somewhat common in some wilderness areas of california , mostly in the mountains .
different parts of california have different wildlife , so you should probably narrow the region .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: so it 's important to have a basic understanding before you even get on skis .
skiing is a sport where taking lessons pays off very quickly .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: skiing is a sport where taking lessons pays off very quickly .
so it 's important to have a basic understanding before you even get on skis .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in a gym , the toprope will be wrapped over a cylindrical bar .
alright , there are several different issues here that we must be sure to address .
sts15-s2tos1-165
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: alright , there are several different issues here that we must be sure to address .
in a gym , the toprope will be wrapped over a cylindrical bar .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i visit az every summer and include some hikes in the desert when i 'm there .
apart from what has been said , your need of water also depends on what you eat .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: apart from what has been said , your need of water also depends on what you eat .
i visit az every summer and include some hikes in the desert when i 'm there .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a wonderful woman i know has the habenera bag by rei ( link ) .
if you can settle on purple nunatak and feather friends have good sleeping bags in those colors .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: if you can settle on purple nunatak and feather friends have good sleeping bags in those colors .
a wonderful woman i know has the habenera bag by rei ( link ) .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: an embolism in a medical context refers to any large moving mass or defect in the blood stream .
here is an interesting article on wikipedia to give overview of pressure related injuries .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: here is an interesting article on wikipedia to give overview of pressure related injuries .
an embolism in a medical context refers to any large moving mass or defect in the blood stream .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it would be unusual for a snake to attack a stationary person .
i 'm no herpetologist , but in my experience , snakes are in the " you don 't bug me , i won 't bug you " category .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i 'm no herpetologist , but in my experience , snakes are in the " you don 't bug me , i won 't bug you " category .
it would be unusual for a snake to attack a stationary person .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as i wrote above , it 's hard to rate this wall .
unlike others , i think the route is pretty well described .
sts15-s2tos1-170
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: unlike others , i think the route is pretty well described .
as i wrote above , it 's hard to rate this wall .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: once you open it up to toxins , the answer is clearly no , boiling is not enough .
boiling eliminates only a certain class of contaminants that can make you ill .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: boiling eliminates only a certain class of contaminants that can make you ill .
once you open it up to toxins , the answer is clearly no , boiling is not enough .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: different parts of california have different wildlife , so you should probably narrow the region .
you can get a rough estimate from using an online calorie estimation website .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: you can get a rough estimate from using an online calorie estimation website .
different parts of california have different wildlife , so you should probably narrow the region .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: if you wear a bear bell on your backpack , your fellow hikers will kill you for being annoying .
the above advice is quite good , just wanted to add on thing to consider regarding food in bear country .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the above advice is quite good , just wanted to add on thing to consider regarding food in bear country .
if you wear a bear bell on your backpack , your fellow hikers will kill you for being annoying .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: oh friend , i have been down this miserable road just like you .
yes , it is accepted practice to wash new semi-static rope ( or single rope technique / srt rope as it is known by cavers ) .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: yes , it is accepted practice to wash new semi-static rope ( or single rope technique / srt rope as it is known by cavers ) .
oh friend , i have been down this miserable road just like you .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: my opinion is to wait for the child to ask for it .
my opinion is to wait until the child itself expresses a desire for this .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: my opinion is to wait until the child itself expresses a desire for this .
my opinion is to wait for the child to ask for it .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: you are safe to use the bottles as long as they have been properly sterilised .
i would say it 's completely safe so long as the bottles have been adequately rinsed to remove any detergent residue .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i would say it 's completely safe so long as the bottles have been adequately rinsed to remove any detergent residue .
you are safe to use the bottles as long as they have been properly sterilised .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: he is taking the diaper off because he is uncomfortable .
you can try putting the diaper on backwards which may only work for a little while .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: you can try putting the diaper on backwards which may only work for a little while .
he is taking the diaper off because he is uncomfortable .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i would recommend asking questions in a way that doesn 't require a yes or no answer .
would you be concerned with the mind changing if he wasn 't shouting and / or misbehaving ?
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: would you be concerned with the mind changing if he wasn 't shouting and / or misbehaving ?
i would recommend asking questions in a way that doesn 't require a yes or no answer .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: yes , twins can develop their own language , but it 's not a given .
here 's what i saw with my fraternal twins : while learning to speak , all children develop some of their own dialect .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: here 's what i saw with my fraternal twins : while learning to speak , all children develop some of their own dialect .
yes , twins can develop their own language , but it 's not a given .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: whatever you do , don 't bite him back to show him that it hurts .
we always lightly bopped our kids on the mouth , therefore showing him that his mouth is what hurt you .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: we always lightly bopped our kids on the mouth , therefore showing him that his mouth is what hurt you .
whatever you do , don 't bite him back to show him that it hurts .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a rule of thumb that i 've heard is " for small children , big dogs " .
any breed of dog can be perfectly safe or extremely dangerous .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: any breed of dog can be perfectly safe or extremely dangerous .
a rule of thumb that i 've heard is " for small children , big dogs " .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i know of no firm evidence indicating that baby talk is either helpful or detrimental in language development .
baby talk , when used correctly is beneficial to speech development .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: baby talk , when used correctly is beneficial to speech development .
i know of no firm evidence indicating that baby talk is either helpful or detrimental in language development .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: a possibility is to have a family meeting with the stated goal of working out the reward ( s ) for chores .
many children , instead of being motivated by reward are motivated by being in control .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: many children , instead of being motivated by reward are motivated by being in control .
a possibility is to have a family meeting with the stated goal of working out the reward ( s ) for chores .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the point is to get the air out that the infant sucks into the stomach while feeding .
i 've found with my baby that it 's more accurate to go by his behavior than by " rules " .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i 've found with my baby that it 's more accurate to go by his behavior than by " rules " .
the point is to get the air out that the infant sucks into the stomach while feeding .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: you should have a consultation route with the school head which can lead to direct consultation with a health professional .
it is always difficult when parents refuse to see what seems obvious to a teacher .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it is always difficult when parents refuse to see what seems obvious to a teacher .
you should have a consultation route with the school head which can lead to direct consultation with a health professional .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: you will be hard pressed to find scientific studies that answer these questions with any certainty .
the topics you mention are very broad and not closely related in the scientific world .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: the topics you mention are very broad and not closely related in the scientific world .
you will be hard pressed to find scientific studies that answer these questions with any certainty .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: although cheese is very healthy and also good during pregnancy , some types might contain listeria , which can cause serious problems .
as was mentioned , the problem with cheese is the potential for listeria .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: as was mentioned , the problem with cheese is the potential for listeria .
although cheese is very healthy and also good during pregnancy , some types might contain listeria , which can cause serious problems .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: both of our children slept in a portable pen for at least their first year , and there were no problems .
yours looks like the one we used for my kids ( same brand and everything ) .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: yours looks like the one we used for my kids ( same brand and everything ) .
both of our children slept in a portable pen for at least their first year , and there were no problems .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i have never read anything that said teethers were bad--where did you read that ?
we used a clean cloth or baby sock wrapped around an ice cube with our kids and grandkids .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: we used a clean cloth or baby sock wrapped around an ice cube with our kids and grandkids .
i have never read anything that said teethers were bad--where did you read that ?
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i 'm facing a similar situation ; being danish and living in ( german-speaking ) austria .
an alternative would be to expose her solely or additionally to hindi in daycare .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: an alternative would be to expose her solely or additionally to hindi in daycare .
i 'm facing a similar situation ; being danish and living in ( german-speaking ) austria .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: my son didn 't become potty trained until about his 4th birthday .
here are some things that worked with my son who started toilet training around 2.5 years .
sts15-s2tos1-191
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: here are some things that worked with my son who started toilet training around 2.5 years .
my son didn 't become potty trained until about his 4th birthday .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: show her how much fun splashing is - that 's what we did , and made a game of it .
you can put her toys near her or give he toys to her .
sts15-s2tos1-192
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: you can put her toys near her or give he toys to her .
show her how much fun splashing is - that 's what we did , and made a game of it .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: our daughter has always loved her bath , but coming out ... not so much .
my wife and i originally had the same problem with our newborn twins fussing when bath time was over .
sts15-s2tos1-193
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: my wife and i originally had the same problem with our newborn twins fussing when bath time was over .
our daughter has always loved her bath , but coming out ... not so much .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: playing doctor is something all kids want to try at some point .
i have been in a simular situation with my daughter and a female friend when they were 5 and 4 .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i have been in a simular situation with my daughter and a female friend when they were 5 and 4 .
playing doctor is something all kids want to try at some point .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: most doctors do recommend rice cereal as the first food , as there is almost no worry of allergic reaction .
eating off a spoon has to be an unusual experience for them .
sts15-s2tos1-195
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: eating off a spoon has to be an unusual experience for them .
most doctors do recommend rice cereal as the first food , as there is almost no worry of allergic reaction .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: most of the literature i can find about infant sleeping has to do primarily with waking habits , not eating habits .
in my experience , babies tend to wake up by themselves when they get hungry .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: in my experience , babies tend to wake up by themselves when they get hungry .
most of the literature i can find about infant sleeping has to do primarily with waking habits , not eating habits .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: here is my advice based on my personal experience pumping breastmilk for twin boys for a full year .
i understand that the first 3 days are the most important , so much so it is vital you do it then .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i understand that the first 3 days are the most important , so much so it is vital you do it then .
here is my advice based on my personal experience pumping breastmilk for twin boys for a full year .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it is possible , but it will have to be a docile female betta and a bigish tank .
we tried putting a male betta in a community tank once .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: we tried putting a male betta in a community tank once .
it is possible , but it will have to be a docile female betta and a bigish tank .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: turtles love eating goldfish and lots of things that fit into their mouths .
first , the turtles are eating the fish because fish are food , not friends .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: first , the turtles are eating the fish because fish are food , not friends .
turtles love eating goldfish and lots of things that fit into their mouths .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: given that the amount of shedding is normal , i don 't think there 's anything you can do to lessen it .
to reduce the amount of fur a cat malts over your furniture and clothes you could try a deshedder brush .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: to reduce the amount of fur a cat malts over your furniture and clothes you could try a deshedder brush .
given that the amount of shedding is normal , i don 't think there 's anything you can do to lessen it .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: my experience with danios has that they always have been " bossy " fish .
breed zebra danios are extremely hardy fish , they are almost difficult to kill .
sts15-s2tos1-201
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: breed zebra danios are extremely hardy fish , they are almost difficult to kill .
my experience with danios has that they always have been " bossy " fish .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i have seen cats not like using the litterbox for a variety of reasons .
i think keltari has some good ideas .... a cat can change its " taste " in litter material .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: i think keltari has some good ideas .... a cat can change its " taste " in litter material .
i have seen cats not like using the litterbox for a variety of reasons .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: cats ( and all animals in general ) do not understand the concepts of order or tidiness .
they don 't intend to leave those items around the house or untidy the house .
sts15-s2tos1-203
Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: they don 't intend to leave those items around the house or untidy the house .
cats ( and all animals in general ) do not understand the concepts of order or tidiness .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: it does sound like your cat is upset about something , and trying to communicate it to you .
something is bothering your cat and he does not like it .
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Generate text that is semantically similar to this text: something is bothering your cat and he does not like it .
it does sound like your cat is upset about something , and trying to communicate it to you .