Problem: How does the sentence end?

The garden fared better in the summer than in the winter because the weather was too bad in the 
Answer: winter .

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Brian waited at the bank for Robert to hand over the money to them, and then 
Answer: Brian went on to the next errand.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Michael enjoyed owning designer brands but Leslie liked shopping at Goodwill. 
Answer: Leslie never cared about clothing labels.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Sarah told Maria that she was experimenting with liquid smoke for cooking.  
Answer:
Maria was impressed.