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So 
Here's how I want to continue it: Nick tickled the baby because Nick likes babies and Matthew doesn't like them at all.

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The car gained on the rocket rather quickly as the the 
Here's how I want to continue it: car had high-grade fuel.

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Betty taught Maria how to prune her  day lilies because 
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Betty was and expert gardener.