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The nurse tried putting the washcloth over the patients head but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: washcloth was too small.

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Jim bought a revolver and tried to practice his shooting at the shooting range but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: range was too far.

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Maria never forgot to clean out the goldfish bowl although Angela would wait several weeks each time, because 
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Angela was much less dependable and responsible.