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Hoony Posted 7 years ago
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More....than + verb

Overeating in those times was essential to ensure survival, and humans received satisfaction from eating more than was needed for immediate purposes


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Overeating in those times was essential to ensure survival, and humans received satisfaction from eating more than (eating) was needed for immediate purposes

  

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No. Overeating in those times was essential to ensure survival, and humans received satisfaction from eating more (food) than was needed for immediate purposes

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  • Overeating in those times was essential to ensure survival, and humans received satisfaction from eating more (food) than was needed for immediate purposes
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Overeating in those times was essential to ensure survival, and humans received satisfaction from eating more (food) than was needed for immediate purposes

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HoonyOvereating in those times was essential to ensure survival, and humans received satisfaction from eating more (food) than was needed for immediate purposes

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