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Derrick was unable to stay focused at work unlike Justin, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Derrick had a boring job.

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Lily gave up making a bag with a sewing machine because of the thick instruction book and used hand sewing method instead because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: sewing machine is time consuming.

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Felicia had a lot more energy than Jessica because 
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Jessica was a lot more tired and lethargic.