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The principal at the school ordered the dirty carpet in the auditorium replaced with hardwood, the
Here's how I want to continue it: carpet was old.

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Lawrence decided to come out of the closet, but Ian had no need to do so, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Ian was straight.

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Nick got more complements on their perfume than Hunter did because
Here's how I want to continue it:
Hunter had stinky perfume.