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William showed Randy how to replace the paneling in his home.  
Here's how I want to continue it: Randy was grateful.

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William helped Christopher install the program on the computer because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Christopher was inept with computers.

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Even though Neil was better at business than Jeffrey 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Jeffrey had a lot of interest in running a microbrewery.