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The pumpkin yield this year was very weak and used more water than anticipated, so the 
Here's how I want to continue it: pumpkin supply ran low.

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Kyle thought the temperature was too warm while William thought it was too cold, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: William turned the heat up.

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The batter that Christine whipped up was much better than Erin although 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Erin was a better chef.