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Dennis but not Neil was convicted and sentenced to death because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Neil did not shoot or kill the police officer.

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The household was preparing to send the children to school and bought pencils but not pens because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: pencils were required.

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Justin went to Lawrence to have a custom suit made for him because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lawrence is an excellent tailor.