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At the computers, Natalie was working on logo designs and Samantha was analyzing data in spreadsheets, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Natalie was a graphic design major.

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The mayor replaced the stained carpet in the court lobby with new hardwood, the 
Here's how I want to continue it: carpet was old.

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The jeweler tried to keep the emerald in the safe but the 
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safe was too small.