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Why is this sentence start with "-ing"?

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Rebecca

The sentence does not start with "including," this is a continuation of "conditions of regularity" just before it. The full sentence is, "it expects regularity, and works best under conditions of regularity, including the control of your sleep-wake schedule."

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