Story needs to be completed:
Erin lacked the green thumb that Mary had been gifted with, so

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Mary managed to revive the cactus.

Story needs to be completed:
It was easier to access the lake through the tunnel than across the bridge, because the

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bridge was cramped.

Story needs to be completed:
Cynthia was more social at the meeting than Carrie because

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Carrie was a shy speaker.

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April likes growing perennial plants in her garden more than annual plants. The

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perennial was so hardy.