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The quick set mortar was hastily shaped using an old trowel.  The 
Here's how I want to continue it: trowel was handheld.

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Steven was better prepared during the landslide than Eric because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Eric didn't listen to the local news on their radio.

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Kayla could not afford golf clubs that were are nice as Laura's, because 
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Laura was wealthy.