Problem: Continue the following story.

Ryan had gained some weight over the holidays but Ian hadn't, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Ryan increased the amount of walking they did for exercise.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Donald asked Kenneth for the password to the wireless router, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kenneth was the owner of the home.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The sand was filtered using the sift instead of the machine because the 
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machine was unwieldy to use.