Problem: Lawrence did not like the smell of Joel's new soap but

My choice: Joel liked musky smells.

Problem: Christopher took piano lessons from Leslie for years because

My choice: Leslie was known to be an expert pianist.

Problem: The evidence was stronger than the witness testimony, but the

My choice: testimony has friends that pull strings.

Problem: The elbow strike was less powerful than the kick, because the

My choice:
strike had less momentum.