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Kenneth spoke to Christopher in French even though 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kenneth could not speak it very well.

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Though Laura wanted to be a firefighter, their friend Jennifer was afraid of fire. Therefore 
Here's how I want to continue it: Laura became a firefighter.

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Joe used soap to get rid of his smell, but the 
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smell was too strong.