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I couldn't put the vase in the burlap sack because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: vase was too gigantic.

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Johnny wanted to get syrup from a maple tree, but had a hard time getting the tap through the bark because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: tap was too weak.

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Katrina is curling Emily's hair this morning for a wedding she is attending so 
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Katrina is doing her best.