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Joel was really very good at hockey whereas Adam was not because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Joel was very energetic.

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Lawrence always got nervous when they were around Adam, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Adam tended to by mean.

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The case was supposed to fit the firearm, but it didn't because the 
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firearm was too long.