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The curtains were an item to be mended before the rugs in the basement, since the 
Here's how I want to continue it: curtains were visible.

Problem: Continue the following story.

After slipping on the floor, Joel gratefully accepted Nelson's hand, as 
Here's how I want to continue it: Nelson provided help getting up.

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Diane learned to taste wine and found it easier than coffee tasting, because the 
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coffee was complex.