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In preparation for the meeting the company ordered labels and left out pens because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: labels were necessary.

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He liked using tinsel as decorations instead of a wreath, because he thought the 
Here's how I want to continue it: tinsel looked classy.

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Joel wanted to play the drums in Aaron's band so 
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Aaron invited him to audition for the band.