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He tightened the lug nuts with the wrench but couldn't tighten the screws so the 
Here's how I want to continue it: lug nuts were tight.

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John applied some pressure on the pimple but it did not burst. It seems the 
Here's how I want to continue it: pimple is hard.

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Rachel preferred almond milk and Betty liked dairy milk better, because 
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Rachel was allergic to lactose.