Problem: How does the sentence end?

The hair cream was able to work with her dry, thick hair because the 
Answer: hair felt hydrated.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

We ate our cereal out of cups instead of bowls because the 
Answer: bowls failed in holding the milk.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Wanting to stand out, the woman purchased the leggings instead of the tights because the 
Answer: tights were more common.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The couple decided to divorce instead of get a separation because the 
Answer:
separation would be temporary.