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Instead of flying on an airplane, Mary rode the train to Hollywood, because she felt the 
Here's how I want to continue it: airplane was more of a hassle.

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Brett told Ian about his marriage to a smart and cute person they both know. Later 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brett received a nice bottle of wine to congratulate him.

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Brett has much duller teeth than Kenneth does because 
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Kenneth has better dental hygiene overall.