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1 I try to return the favor but am having some trouble focusing.
2 Maybe I'd return the favor and steal some of her better ideas.
3 Did he expect her to return the favor and strip for him?
4 It seemed only fair that she have one to return the favor .
5 I wish I could do something to return the favor , that's what.
6 I return the favor but now I've got no way home.
7 Maybe the time was coming for her to return the favor .
8 You have already fed upon me, and I will return the favor soon.
9 Remembering that Victoria had telephoned Serena, I decided I would return the favor .
10 If I shared something with him, maybe he'd return the favor .
11 We give men strength, but they do not return the favor .
12 Now, Williams wants to return the favor with the inaugural gala.
13 And maybe sometime I'll return the favor - and have you over here for dinner.
14 Adama realized he was all too ready to return the favor .
15 That's why Phalen was about to return the favor to LaGrange.
16 You were completely there for me, so I'd like to return the favor .
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