Holy crap no!
You played the first hand close to perfect. I don't know about the raise preflop - could have been a little less, but it depends on the table, and what your plan is on the flop if oyu miss. After that I see no problem. You want to get it all-in with a set every time. (knowing that someone will comment on this... there are rare occasions where you can fold a set... usually it's on the river when the board alone almost beats you... this is not one of them)
Certainly a made straight is a possibility, but so is AQ, KQ, or connectors that made 2 pair. Even Queens up I wouldn't be too surprised to see at this level.
In the second hand - bet more on the flop and turn so you can make a big bet on the river without scaring your opponent too much.
Alternatively you can check the flop and wait for your opponent to catch something. If you decide to bet though - definitely bet more, and continue on the turn. Don't just shove it in on the river without any rhyme or reason. your opponent might as well have had a draw and would have payed you on previous streets.



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