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Emily asked Victoria for the recipe to the delicious cocktail because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Emily wanted to know how it was made.

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Samantha was trying to have a serious conversation, but Christine kept being goofy, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Christine was unable to hear their point.

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While at the gym, Derrick was teaching Benjamin how to do bicep curls because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Derrick was a personal trainer.