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Paul tripped in mud, got his straight pants dirty, and needed to put some clean leggings. He put on some skinny pants because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: straight pants are dirty.

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Laura had an easier time than Lindsey moving from their home because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Laura had a smaller house.

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3 cars could park in the garage but only 2 in the carport because the 
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carport was smaller.