Problem: Continue the following story.

Jill could not finish his speech at the seminar within the time given to him because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: speech is long.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Lindsey never suffered from a concussion after fighting but Maria did because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Maria never used a helmet.

Problem: Continue the following story.

While on the ship, the woman looked out of the porthole instead of the window, because the 
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porthole was clear.