A few years passed. The top was all painted with a golden color.

几年过去了，陀螺全身被涂成了金黄色。

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A few years passed and I found myself yearning again to learn how to hula dance.

几年过去了，我发现自己再次向往学习如何跳草裙舞。

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A few years passed and a few decades also passed, changing many things and many people. Many things once considered impossible have become realities.

几年过去了，几十年也会过去的，很多事情都变了，很多人也正在改变着，以前认为的那么多的不可能现在也都成为了可能。

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Over the years I'd go on several Ragbrais with George, who sadly passed away a few years ago.

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