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It took longer for the bus to stop than the truck because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: truck had fresh brakes.

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The team performed better in the gym than on the field because there was traction in the 
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I decided to let the ice melt in the backyard instead of the attic because the 
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attic has bad ventilation.