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To soften the blows, Jennifer decided to console Megan about their problems. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Jennifer was generous at the time.

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So 
Here's how I want to continue it: Christine turned on the fan because Christine was hot while Victoria was cold for some reason.

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To maintain high performance we used the reliable turbine rather than the old engine as the 
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engine was lacking.