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To keep the party going, Samantha encouraged Cynthia to keep drinking because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Samantha was too drunk.

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Joel declined Hunter 's invitation to go on a long hike, as 
Here's how I want to continue it: Joel prefers to be indoors.

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I bought bracelets and rings at the store but liked the rings better, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
bracelets were less beautiful.