Problem: How does the sentence end?

The top that Elena borrowed from Cynthia barely fit over her, as 
Answer: Elena was much wider in the torso.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The groundskeeper replaced the filter in the pond. He could see that the 
Answer: filter was full.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The general's strategy was to take the town instead of taking the fort, as the 
Answer: town was an asset in the battle.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Christine did not want to give Jennifer the recipe for the special sauce, so 
Answer:
Jennifer looked for the recipe card.