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I moved my wet clothing from the suitcase to the laundry bag, and as a result, the 
Here's how I want to continue it: bag became heavy.

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He finally threw the old birthday cards he had been saving in a drawer for years in the trash, when he was done the 
Here's how I want to continue it: drawer was empty.

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Carrie was dealing with the death of their dog as where Amy had lost their cat, 
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Amy is a cat lover.