as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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generate three alternative ways to express this statement: "john was walking outside"
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1. john proceeded along the path outside. 
2. john strolled outside. 
3. john ambled outside.
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