Problem: Continue the following story.

The man chose to sit in the chair rather than the sofa because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: chair looked more comfortable.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The violets in the garden of Natalie grew much shorter than Rebecca's because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Rebecca is great at gardening.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The man had good credit, for between debts and savings, he had far more of the 
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savings .