Problem: Continue the following story.

People at the meeting felt more intimidated by Mary than by Betty because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Mary was more powerful.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The mall was closer to Lawrence than Dennis, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Lawrence always went shopping and eating out there.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The new medications that were bought over the counter don't fit in the bottles because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
bottles are too small.