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Pam had to pay the attorney fees using a card instead of a check because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: check was unavailable.

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Craig caught the common cold and stayed away from Dennis, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Dennis didn't want to get sick.

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She left the bookstore with a bag of books and DVDs. The 
Here's how I want to continue it:
books would be useful when she's away from home.