Story needs to be completed:
We poured a concrete slab to build a shed on, but realized the

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slab was too narrow.

Story needs to be completed:
Jane decided to eat a salad instead of a sandwich because the

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salad had less calories and she was trying to diet.

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The singer had to replace the microphone in preparation for the event but kept the speaker because the

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microphone was broken.

Story needs to be completed:
Randy purchased a rather large life insurance policy for themselves while Donald chose not to buy one.

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Donald was unable to set their family up for life.