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She won the hair beauty contest because she used the curling iron rather than the straightener. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: straightener was broken.

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A degree from the university was less prestigious than one from the college, since the 
Here's how I want to continue it: college had outstanding faculty.

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Sarah admired Rachel 's beautiful, colorful hair, so 
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Rachel gave her some dye so she could color her own hair.