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The family decided to go kayaking in the ocean instead of the river because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: river was rough.

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Sam decided to replace the powder with a detergent tab in the dishwasher. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: powder was very feeble.

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The tables we would dispose first, followed by the carpets much later, as the 
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carpets were still essential.