Problem: Continue the following story.

The ice could not be poured out of the jar because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: ice is too large.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary chose to buy her friend chocolates over flowers for the Birthday. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: flowers were too expensive.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria needed to study for their Master's Thesis while Angela partied so, 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Angela missed their degree.