| For example, the pen should not be in the final patterns because it is not a large item. However, this figure helps we summarize the five steps used by the sequential pattern mining. | 
    
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     There are four stages in life:      1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus.  |