Problem: The mall was farther to Lawrence than Dennis, so 

My choice: Dennis always went shopping and eating out there.


Problem: Tanya didn't get accepted by the college of her choice while Christine did, since 

My choice: Tanya had a low SAT score.


Problem: The splinter hurt worse than the thorn did although the 

My choice: thorn was embedded deeper in the skin.


Problem: Kenneth excelled at writing listicles on deadline but Ryan preferred long-form journalism, as 

My choice:
Kenneth wrote for Buzzfeed.