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The album was shorter than the EP because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: EP had more songs on it.

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James needed to walk closer to the pond to get the fishing rod into it. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: rod is small.

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Steven was better at making pastries than Donald because 
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Donald tended to overwork the dough.