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The saleswoman suggested the oil instead of the cream for her skin, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: oil was known to cure acne.

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We gave intensive care to the ratchet instead of the crank as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: ratchet was flexing.

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Nobody hears the phone ringing in the room because we were busy dancing to the music and the 
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phone is quiet.