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My son is learning to play the guitar.
He has been practicing every night.
He doesn't want to practice playing the guitar.
He is starting to get better and not as embarrassed. He will not play in front of his mom and dad. We love to listen to our son learn the guitar.
He is starting to get better and but still is embarrassed.He will not play in front of his mom and dad.We love to listen to our son learn the guitar.
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Kori went for a walk in the park.
While she was there, she ran into a friend.
She walked around the lake and went back home.
They started to talk to each other. Suddenly, they realized it was dark. They had talked for hours!
She hears someone talk to her.Suddenly, she realized it was her friend.They then talked for hours!
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There was a girl named Sara who wanted to try out for the talent show.
Sara was very good at the violin, but she had stage fright.
Sara was very good at the violin, and she was very confident.
Sara practiced every day after school. She decided to audition, but she was really worried about how she did. The judges loved Sara's performance and she was accepted in the show.
Sara practiced every day after school.She decided to audition, and she was not worried about how she did.The judges loved Sara's performance and she was accepted in the show.
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Tina absolutely hated her job.
Each day was worse than the one before and she was unhappy.
Each day was getting a little better though, so she was not sad.
After she arrived at work one morning, she decided to make a change. Tina quit her job that same day and called her friend to tell her. Her friend was happy for her and now they run their own shop together.
After she arrived at work one morning, she decided to make a change even though the work wasn't so bad anymore.Tina quit her job that same day and called her friend to tell her.Her friend was happy for her and now they run their own shop together.
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Kate was driving to visit friends in another state.
She pulled over midway to consult her map.
She loved driving long distances and before she knew it, she was there.
Scrutinizing it, she frowned. Kate had no idea where she was! She had to ask directions in a gas station.
Scrutinizing the house, she frowned.Kate had no idea what they did to it!She had to ask them.
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Jason disliked dill pickles.
one day there were pickles served at the dinner table.
His mom made sure to never have pickles in the house.
Jason refused to eat a dill pickle. His mom forced him to eat a pickle before he could leave the table. He eventually ate the pickle.
Jason refused to eat a dill pickle at school.His teacher forced him to eat the pickle before he could leave the table.He eventually ate the pickle.
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Dana was a thrill seeker.
A friend invited her skydiving.
Dana ended up falling off a cliff.
She was excited by the offer. The experience was amazing. Dana already booked her second dive.
She was excited by the thrill of bungy jumping.The experience was amazing.Dana already booked her second jump.
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John considers himself a pizza enthusiast.
John tried to eat at every new pizza place that opens.
John could no longer eat every new pizza because he was diagnosed with celiac.
John has been trying out new pizza places twice a week. John realized he could not fit into his clothes anymore. John didn't realize all the pizza he was consuming made him fat.
John has been trying out new Gluten Free pizza places twice a week.John realized he could not fit into his clothes anymore.John didn't realize all the pizza he was consuming made him fat.
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Fred had been answering questions for the last hour.
His voice started to get coarse and so he asked for water.
He started to get bored, and he dozed off a bit.
The proctor handed him a bottle of seltzer water. Fred drank a sip of the water and nearly choked. Undaunted, Fred went on to answer questions for another hour.
The audience wondered what happened to Fred.A member of the crew noticed and woke him up.Fred went on to answer questions for another hour.
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A man went into a thrift store with not a lot of money.
He could only buy the things that were on sale.
He couldn't afford to buy any so he just went back home.
The goods on sale were very mismatched. When he wore them around town people gave him a funny look. The man claimed he was just starting a new style.
The good on sale were very mismatched, still he didnt have any money.He went back home and decided to save for next time.The man claimed he will work very hard in order to save some money.
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Mike was taking a history test.
He looked at his neighbor's paper.
He looked at his own paper.
He was caught by the teacher. He got a zero on his test. He learned never to cheat again.
He was praised by the teacher.He got an A on his test.He learned to always study.
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Jasper notices that his hair is getting thinner as he becomes older.
He doesn't like the way it looks any more.
He decides to get a hair transplant.
One day he decides to shave all of his hair off. It is a big change. Although he doesn't love his shaved head, it's better than thin hair.
One day he finally makes an appointment to have the procedure.It is a big change.Although he doesn't love having artificial hair, it's better than thin hair.
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Sean and Sara decided to bake crackers.
They looked up a recipe.
Then they decided they would rather have a cake so they made that instead.
Then, they put it all together. They put it in the oven and baked the dough. Then, they ate the crackers with cheese.
Then, they put all of the ingredients together.They put it in the oven.Then, they ate the cake with milk.
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Ted went with Tim to go play table tennis.
They went to the club and looked for opponents.
They went to the club and found some opponents.
There were no other people willing to play with Ted and Tim. Instead of playing doubles, Ted and Tim played singles. Ted and Tim went back home, exhausted after hours of table tennis.
People were willing to play with Ted and Tim.They played some doubles.Ted and Tim went back home, exhausted after hours of table tennis.
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Meg's company instituted a generous maternity leave.
She joked to co-workers that she'd be starting a family now.
She joked to co-workers that she'd never get pregnant ever.
The next week, Meg heard her co-workers planning a baby shower. When she didn't get an invitation, Meg was miffed. Meg felt mortified when the shower recipient turned out to be her.
The next week, Meg surprisingly got pregnant.Her co-workers laughed at her.Meg was embarrassed.
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Tom was a professional motorcycle racer.
He would enjoy taking long trips.
He didn't enjoy taking long trips.
He decided to pack his bags for a long trip. Tom took off on a long trip. Tom had an amazing time on his road trip adventure.
He decided to pack his bags for a long trip anyway,Tom took off on a long trip.Tom had an amazing time on his road trip adventure and started to enjoy long trips.
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Rael was driving home alone one night.
Suddenly she heard a strange bumping noise.
Suddenly the radio turned on.
She checked and saw that her tire had gone flat! A passing stranger saw her distress and stopped. He helped ael get her spare tire on the car safely.
She knew she hadn't turned on the radio and pulled over because she was scared!A passing stranger saw her distress and stopped.He helped calm her down.
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Lucy's grandpa knew she likes sweets.
But her grandma had restricted her to one treat a week.
But her diabetes made eating them very dangerous.
Her grandpa bought her a bag of cookies. He instructed her to hide them and only have 3 a day. Lucy was elated to have something to snack on other than carrots.
Her grandpa bought her a bag of cookies.She instructed him to return them and only have carrots.Lucy was sad to only snack on carrots.
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Beth was eating her lunch at work outside.
She was talking to her friend when a bird landed on her chair.
It started to rain so she went in.
Beth let out a little shout and the bird flew off. Her friend laughed and wanted to know why she shouted. Beth was just shocked the bird would come so close.
Beth let out a little shout when she went inside.Her friend laughed and wanted to know why she shouted.Beth was just shocked by the warmth in the building hitting her.
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I sit at my desk every day and try to write a story.
Most days nothing happens and I get up after a few minutes.
Most days a lot happens and I get up after a few minutes.
Not today, though, as my muse finally appeared. A story popped into my head and I wrote for almost three hours. I hope my muse comes back to visit tomorrow.
Today, my muse appeared as usual.A story popped into my head and I wrote for almost three hours.I hope my muse comes back to visit tomorrow.
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My sister wanted to become a dentist.
But she got married and decided to have kids.
She got married but continued studying instead of having kids.
Now her children are older and more independent. My sister takes classes at the local community college. She is back on the path to dental school.
Now, her and her husband have enough money to be more independent.My sister decided she really wanted a big family.She is back on the path to pregnancy.
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My cell phone bill is way too expensive.
Currently it is over one hundred dollars a month.
Currently it is only $20 a month.
I have noticed many ads stating that they can cut my bill in half. My brother switch phone providers and has saved a lot of money. I think today I will switch to his provider too.
I have noticed many ads stating that they can cut my bill in half.My brother switch phone providers and has saved a lot of money.I don't think his provider can save me money though.
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One of the hardest thing I've ever had to do was change my diet.
I had a habit of eating unhealthy foods on a daily basis.
I got in the habit of eating nothing but healthy foods.
My favorite food was pizza and chips. I gained forty pounds and had a wake up call. I have started a diet and hopefully I stick with it.
My favorite food had been pizza and chips.I had gained forty pounds and had a wake up call.I started my diet and hopefully I continue to stick with it.
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Driving by Julie spotted a yard sale.
She was excited and quickly parked her car.
She was annoyed because her neighbor was selling junk.
Scanning the items she noticed a vase. It was just what she was looking for. Julie happily took it home and put flowers in it.
Scanning the junk though,she noticed a vase.It was just what she was looking for.Julie happily took it home and put flowers in it.
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Kenzie was trying to reach a book.
She had to climb to the highest shelf on the book shelf.
She asked someone for a ladder to get to the highest shelf.
Suddenly, her weight caused the shelf to tip. It fell backwards and toppled Kenzie. Luckily, she didn't get hurt.
Suddenly, their weight caused the shelf to tip.It fell backwards on top of Kenzie.Luckily, she didn't get hurt.
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There was a hair salon that was looking to add a new product.
That afternoon they were approached by a salesman.
That afternoon they got a flyer in the mail.
He was selling a premium shampoo. The hair salon decided to give it a try on a few customers. The customers were pleased so they carried the shampoo.
A consultant would be by to sell a new premium shampoo.The hair salon decided to give it a try on a few customers.The customers were pleased so they carried the shampoo.
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There was a huge exam for the semester finals.
I was nervous and could hardly breathe.
I missed class that day and failed.
The professor told us this exam is worth 90 percent of our grade. When the test began I was actually the first person to complete it. When I got my exam back, I scored very well and I was relieved.
The professor told us this exam is worth 90 percent of our grade.When the test began I was actually sleeping.When I was able to retake the final, I scored very well and I was relieved.
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There was a scary, abandoned, small house near my grandma's.
None of us dared go in it.
We liked to play in it.
One day, my cousins played hide and seek near the house. We heard a noise coming from the house! We all ran faster than ever to get away!
One day, my cousins played hide and seek inside the house.We heard a noise coming from the room.We all ran faster than ever to get away!
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Will's dream was to own a pizza shop in his neighborhood.
He decided to quit his insurance job, and bought a small restaurant.
He decided to work hard on his current job and got promoted.
He spent months perfecting his pizza recipe. He opened his restaurant for business, and people flooded in! It was best decision of his life.
He spent months perfecting his pizza recipe anyway.He still quit his job and opened his restaurant for business, and people flooded in!It was best decision of his life.
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Jennifer has always wanted to learn to speak French.
She enrolls in a French course in town.
She's too lazy to try, though.
She practices very hard. Her French improves steadily. Finally Jennifer can speak French!
She never is one to practice very hard.Her French never improves.Jennifer would never be able to speak French.
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I had a big paper due in my writing class.
I had made a mistake with my pencil and tried to erase it.
I had made a mistake with my pen and couldn't erase it.
The eraser did not work at all. I decided to scribble it out with the pencil. I did not like the scribbles so I went and bought an eraser.
I needed to cover the mistake.I decided to scribble it out with the pen.I did not like the scribbles so I went and bought white out.
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I walked over to the thermostat and set it to 65 degrees.
My wife did not realize until later that it was no longer so warm.
My wife saw me do it and yelled.
She quickly began to complain and accused me of lowering it. I pretended to not know anything about the situation. She bundled herself up in blankets and believed my lie.
She quickly began to complain and accused me of lowering it.I pretended to not know anything about the situation.She bundled herself up in blankets and didn't believe me.
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I was taking my economics exam.
I turned the exam booklet to the final question.
I had a cheat sheet and aced it.
It was an essay question that I was unprepared for. I decided to skip the question. Naturally, I failed the exam.
It was an essay question that I was unprepared for.I decided to cheat.Naturally, I passed the exam.
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Jim made his father proud by working hard in the family business.
His younger brother, Jeff, had spent profligately and done bad things.
His younger brother Jeff outdid Jim by making the company tons of money.
One day, Jeff came begging to his father for a job in the business. Jim and Jeff's father was elated that Jeff had come home. Enraged that his dad would even consider giving Jeff a job, Jim quit.
One day, Jeff came begging to his father for a better position in the business.Jim and Jeff's father was elated that Jeff had come home and the father gave Jeff a promotion.Enraged that his dad would even consider giving Jeff a promotion, Jim quit.
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Cal's alarm clock rang out at 5am.
He smacked it as he did every morning.
This morning he unplugged it from the wall.
This morning he smacked it too hard and it broke. Cal stopped by the store on his way home and bought a new one. He turned the new alarm clock off more gingerly the next day.
Then it fell off the nightstand and it broke.Cal stopped by the store on his way home and bought a new one.He was more careful with his new alarm clock the next day.
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Whitney went to her friend's house to play.
They decided to make a movie.
They decided to put a puzzle together.
Whitney played the leading role. Her friends decided to show the movie to the whole school. Many kids are laughing at Whitney's acting skills.
Whitney was good at puzzles.Her friend decided to give the puzzle to Whitney.Whitney was very happy.
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Kate had her first ice skating lesson.
She felt like her feet were going to slip out from beneath her.
She felt like she was really good at it.
With her feet slipping, she did fall down! The fall wasn't nearly as bad as she expected. She got back up again in order to keep going.
With her fast feet, she never fell down!Skating wasn't nearly as hard as she expected.She got good in order to compete.
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Madison was walking when two small dogs began barking at her.
The dogs were chasing her and nipping at her ankles.
She stopped and began petting them when she realized they were her boyfriend's dogs.
She didn't know what to do. Finally, she faced the dogs and yelled and stomped her feet. The dogs yelped and ran away.
She knew what she needed to do.She faced the dogs and yelled and stomped her feet so they'd run back to her boyfriend.The dogs yelped and ran away.
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Rich wanted to propose to his girlfriend.
Rich was a student with little money.
Rich was a banker with lots of money.
Rich became a weekend bartender but did not tell girlfriend. While he was at the bar, Rich saw his girlfriend enter with a new man. Rich broke up with her on the spot and saved himself a ton of cash!
Rich became a weekend bartender because it was fun but did not tell girlfriend.While he was at the bar, Rich saw his girlfriend enter with a new man.Rich broke up with her on the spot and saved himself a ton of cash!
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Dad had been working hard for many weeks and was missing his family.
Finally, after what seemed like forever, it was his day off.
He decided to take some vacation days so he could take the family camping.
He decided to spend the day playing with his children. They played soccer in the backyard for many hours. Despite playing hard all day, Dad felt ready to tackle the next week.
He decided to spend the day exploring nature with his children.They went hiking for many hours.When they got back home, Dad felt ready to tackle the next week.
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Heather had been invited on a date.
They had agreed to go to a movie.
It was her high school crush Devin.
But she and her date had a hard time agreeing on a movie. Then they decided to flip a coin. They ended up seeing an action movie, and loving it!
But he had a hard time agreeing on a movie with DevinThen they decided to flip a coin.They ended up seeing an action movie, and loving it!
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Rob was invited to go trick or treating.
But he claimed trick or treating was for children.
He loved Halloween and dressed up as Ironman.
Inside however, Rob was too embarrassed to wear a costume. Rob stayed inside for Halloween. He felt regret when he saw all of his friend's candy.
He and his friends excitedly went out and began knocking on doors.Rob was having a great time.He was happy to see how much candy he had at the end of the night.
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It was a very cold night.
Ida was shivering.
Ida turned the heater on.
She got out of bed and got an extra comforter. Then she curled up under it. She felt a lot warmer!
She got out of bed and got an extra comforter because the heater wasn't enough.Then she curled up under it.She felt a lot warmer!
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Bill saw his friend be the life of the party at a social event.
He thought about what the friend was doing right.
He thought his friend was acting like an obnoxious jerk.
He realized the friend was telling jokes. Bill decided to memorize many funny jokes. Bill was able to be the life a party by telling jokes himself.
He realized the friend was telling jokes.Bill decided to memorize many funny jokes.Bill was able to be the life a party by telling jokes himself.
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Today is my first day at my new job.
I am now a preschool teacher.
I am now an honorable judge.
One my one, each of my students arrived. I greeted them all with a smile. My nerves quickly left me as each of them returned a smile.
One my one, each of the lawyers arrived.I greeted them all with a smile.My nerves quickly left me as each of them returned a smile.
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Jamie got her dad's gun from the top drawer in his room.
She inspected it to see if it was loaded or not.
She didn't know how to tell if it was loaded or not.
Confident with her inspection, she went outside with it. She raised it up in the air, and pulled the trigger. She hit a bullseye on the target set up out in her yard.
With little consideration, she went outside with it.She raised it up in the air and pulled the trigger.She hit a bullseye on the target set up out in her yard.
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Kya took a cooking class one evening.
At the class, she learned they would be making Indian dishes.
At class, Kya found out no one would be able to cook due to a health safety issue.
Her and other students followed the instructions for cooking each dish The food came out great, and the students ate. Kya went home.
Her and the other students were disappointed.The cooking class was rescheduled for tomorrow.Kya went home.
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A professor gave a test so hard that even he would fail it.
The students created very elaborate ways to cheat to pass this.
Every student failed the test.
The professor used this test to fail everyone in the class. The next day there was only one student left in the class. The professor commended the student on being the best cheater.
The professor used this test to fail everyone in the class.The next day there was only one student left in the class.The professor commended the student on being the best cheater.
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Joey was asked by his friends to join them at the ice skating rink.
Joey knew he would embarrass himself again by falling.
Joey knew he wouldn't fall.
He fell down repeatedly when trying to ice skate. His friends laughed at him many times. Joey never wanted to go ice skating again.
But he actually fell down repeatedly when trying to ice skate.His friends laughed at him many times.Joey never wanted to go ice skating again.
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Bill was an astronaut.
He went to space on a rocket.
He went on a mission to Mars.
As he floated around, he saw that the radio was broken. He had to fix it quickly so he could communicate. He fixed it in 1 hour and could communicate with NASA.
As he was preparing to return, he saw that the radio was broken.He had to fix it quickly so he could communicate.He fixed it in 1 hour and could communicate with NASA.
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One day I decided that I wanted to learn to make pancakes.
I found a pancake recipe in a book and made a list of ingredients.
I couldn't find a good pancake recipe.
I went to the store to buy all of the ingredients to make pancakes. When I got back home I followed the recipe and made lots of pancakes. When I was done I got to eat all of them, which was my favorite part!
I finally found one and went to the store to buy all of the ingredients to make pancakes.When I got back home I followed the recipe and made lots of pancakes.When I was done I got to eat all of them, which was my favorite part!
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Ned rode his bike to work everyday because he lived close.
One day the weather turned bad so he decided to ride his car.
One day he decided to ride a public bus.
On his way to work he got a flat tire. He was in the rainy fixing it and was late to work. Ned bought a raincoat and still rides his bike even in the rainy now.
On his way to work the bus got a flat tire.He was waiting in the bus while it was being fixing and was late to work.Ned bought a car but still rides his bike even in the rainy now.
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My family and I went to a dog breeder's house.
We were looking for a new puppy to bring home!
They also had kittens and we got one instead of a puppy.
After searching for the perfect dog, we found a Golden Retriever. She was so cute! We brought her home and named her Lily!
After searching for the perfect pet, we found an adorable Himalayan.She was so cute!We brought her home and named her Lily!
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Joanie was making apple pies.
She wanted to put them into cupcake pans and make them mini.
She wanted to make a huge slab pie.
Unfortunately, she couldn't get the dough to work. She tried her best to shape them properly and then baked them. Still, when they came out they were nothing like pies.
Unfortunately, she couldn't get the dough to work.She tried her best to shape it properly and bake it.When it came out, it looking nothing like what she wanted.
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The Celtics had a mediocre basketball team.
During the off-season they decided to make big changes.
During the off-season they decided against any big changes.
They picked up a a few up and coming athletes from college. The owners were happy with the management's decisions. The Celtics had a winning record the following season.
They picked no up and coming athletes from college.The owners were happy with the management's decisions.The Celtics had a winning record the following season.
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Harry was a detective in San Francisco.
His methods were unorthodox at times but he got results.
His methods were unorthodox at times so he got fired.
When a crime spree struck the city, the chief called him in. He told Harry to stop crime and do whatever it took. Harry killed many bad guys and the crime spree stopped.
However, when a crime spree struck the city, the chief called and hired him again.He told Harry to stop crime and do whatever it took.Harry killed many bad guys and the crime spree stopped.
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Ben was researching information for his project.
As soon the page tried to load, the site was redirected.
He used adblock and practiced safe browsing.
A graphic site appeared on the screen. Ben tried to close it. However, more pop ups appeared.
A graphic site still appeared on the screen.Ben tried to close it.However, more pop ups appeared.
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Kathy had learned some new hair tricks.
She read that coconut oil was great for hair.
She read that baking soda was great for hair.
She tried it but something went wrong. Her hair came out horribly greasy. It turned out that she had used way too much oil
She tried it but something went wrong.Her hair came out horribly dry.It turned out that she had used not enough oil.
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May knows her 21-year-old daughter is immature.
But sometimes she's just stupid, according to May.
And sometimes she is funny, according to May.
One late night she insisted on baking a coffee cake. She put the cake in the oven, went to her room and fell asleep. The smell of coffee cake on fire made May scream!
One late night she insisted on baking a coffee cake.She put the cake in the oven, went to her room and fell asleep.The smell of coffee cake on fire made May laugh.
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Julia was at lunch.
She had taken her glasses off and realized that they were missing.
She forgot to bring her glasses.
She walked all over trying to find them. Suddenly, a girl ran up to her with her glasses. They had been completely destroyed by someone.
She walked home trying to find them.Suddenly, she found her glasses.They had been completely destroyed by someone.
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Jim buys a new PS4.
His girlfriend complains that he spends too much time with it.
His girlfriend says she is happy for him.
But he pays no attention because she complains about everything. In a fit of jealous rage she smashes the PS4 to bits with a hammer. Jim breaks up with her immediately
But he pays no attention to her because he is too busy gaming.In a fit of jealous rage she smashes the PS4 to bits with a hammer.Jim breaks up with her immediately.
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Jan has been dating Bob for a few months because he is really fun.
She starts to worry that he drinks too much.
She discovered that Bob drinks occasionally.
She gets Bobby to quit drinking. She finds out Bobby is painfully boring when he's sober. She has to dump him.
She gets Bobby to quit drinking.She finds out Bobby is painfully boring when he doesn't have his occasional drink.She has to dump him.
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Liz wanted to get a dog.
She went to the local animal shelter.
She went to a designer breeder.
She saw lots of very nice dogs who needed good homes. One sad-looking, big, brown mutt jumped up on her. Liz adopted him immediately.
She didn't like what we saw and went to a shelter instead.One sad-looking, big, brown mutt jumped up on her.Liz adopted him immediately.
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Carrie was a lonely child.
She didn't have many friends and she kept to herself.
She didn't have any brothers or sisters but she had many friends in school.
One year for Christmas her grandfather bought her a dog. The dog became Carrie's constant companion. Carrie named her new friend Melody.
One year for Christmas her grandfather bought her a dog.The dog became Carrie's constant companion.Carrie named her new friend Melody, but still wished she had siblings.
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Jill wanted a boyfriend but was too shy to meet boys.
She tried online dating.
She decided to date girls.
Jill connected with John and liked his profile. John was just as shy as Jill. Together, they learned to be braver than they were apart.
Jill connected with Jessica and liked her profile.Jessica was just as shy as Jill.Together, they learned to be braver than they were apart.
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The last of the crates were loaded into the university lab.
The preparation would soon begin.
The project was finally complete.
The technician wondered what they might contain. He gathered several other excited workers. They had much work to do.
The technician wondered what they might do next.He gathered several other excited workers.They had much to celebrate.
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Ben was feeling lonely.
He went to a night club to have some social activity.
He went to stay at home to avoid social activity.
He walked around and felt very good about himself. Several women approached Ben. By the end of the night, Ben received two phone numbers.
He walked around the house feeling bad about himself.Ben's roommate approached him.By the end of the night, Ben had received from advice about making connections.
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Water skiing is fun when you know what you're doing.
That's what I've been told by those who seem to know.
That's why I've been doing it for years.
For me it felt more like being put on the rack. You know, that medieval torture device that pulled your limbs apart. I hope never to experience that kind of fun again!
For me sometimes it felt more like being put on the rack.You know, that medieval torture device that pulled your limbs apart.I still like to experience that kind of fun over and over again!
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Eric hated sleeping alone.
So he would bring a new girl every night so he didn't have to.
So he would stay at his mom's house every night.
Most night he would just settle so he could guarantee he had someone. Tonight he brought home a very special girl, or he thought she was. In the morning she told him she settled with him so she wasn't alone.
Most night he would just settle so he could guarantee he had someone.Tonight he brought home a very special dog, or he thought she was.In the morning he told the dog she calmed him so she was loved.
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Hanna was really tired of spiders creeping in her house.
She didn't like the idea of killing them either though.
She didn't like the idea of killing them but she did.
She heard that spiders hate eucalyptus oil. Hanna sprayed everywhere with an oil and water mixture. It seemed to stop them from wanting to come inside.
This didn't work as spiders kept on appearing, she heard eucalyptus oil was great to keep them away.Hanna sprayed everywhere with an oil and water mixture.It seemed to stop them from wanting to come inside.
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Mary wanted her school pictures to be the best.
She decided to wear makeup.
She decided not to wear any makeup.
Mary's mother did not allow her to wear makeup. When Mary's mother saw the pictures, she was angry. She decided that Mary had to take another picture without makeup.
Mary's mother did not allow her to wear makeup.When Mary's mother saw the pictures, she was pleased.She decided that Mary should take another picture without makeup.
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Russell ran a small woodworking shop.
One day he got an order for 10,000 chairs.
One day he got an order for 10 chairs.
He thought that this was way too many for him to make. He worked his hardest for many months. After 7 months, he filled the order and earned his pay.
He thought that this was way too few for him to make.He worked his hardest for many days.After 7 days, he filled the order and earned his pay.
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Tim left his job for another job.
The new job sounded great on paper with more money.
He loved his new job.
Turns out the new job was too hard for Tim to do. He was going to get fired so he asked his old job if he can come back. The old job took Tim back happily.
But it soon turned out that the job was too hard for Tim to do.He was going to get fired so he asked his old job if he can come back.The old job took Tim back happily.
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Julie was so sad about her divorce.
She needed to get a new start.
She was depressed to get a new start.
She got in shape. She redecorated her home. She was finally ready to start over.
She didn't get in shape.She didn't redecorate her home.She wasn't ready to start over.
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I decided to drive to the mall.
I was looking for a particular store that had discounts today.
I was looking to just browse all the stores.
When I came into a front of the outlet, there was a sign. It said that the store was closed for a week. As sad as I was, I went home after seeing the sign.
When I came into a front of the outlet, there was a sign.It said that the mall was closed for a week.I went home after seeing the sign.
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A rare book was on display at the local library.
A man walked in with a large coat on and walked over to it.
The book was protected by a curse and anyone who touched it lost their hands.
He picked up the book and placed it in his jacket. No one seemed to notice him as he walked out the door. The man ran as soon as he was outside the library.
A man looked at the book and placed his hands in his jacket.No one seemed to notice him as he walked out the door.The man ran as soon as he was outside the library.
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Kelsi suffered from stage fright.
She was worried about being in the school play.
So she refused to be in the school play.
When rehearsal came she forgot her lines. She just stood there. She wished she wasn't in the play.
She felt like she had to overcome this fear.Kelsi decided to seek help.She found a great coach to help her with her stage fright.
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Gabriela's class was doing a fun assignment.
Each of them were given a pen pal to send letters to.
The assignment was to make homemade candles.
Their pen pals lived in completely different states! Gabriela was very excited for the project. She began writing a letter as fast as she could.
Their candles were completely different smells!Gabriela was very excited for the project.She began making a candle as fast as she could.
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Roy was a cocky guy.
He had all the cards in the game.
He thought he was too cool to participate in the game.
He was so cocky that he did not notice the other players plotting. They outmaneuvered him. And so he lost the game.
He was so cocky that he decided he could win the game without even caring, but he did not notice the other players plotting.They outmaneuvered him.And so he lost the game.
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It was early one morning when I was falling asleep.
I needed some caffeine!
I needed to go back to bed.
I promptly got up out of my office chair and headed out. I stopped by the local coffee shop and got some delicious coffee. Before long I was wide awake again!
I promptly got up out of my office chair and headed out.I stopped by the local coffee shop and got some delicious coffee.Before long I was wide awake again!
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Sam got some chickens.
He fed them every day.
He ate them every day until they were gone.
One day he noticed his chickens wouldn't get up. He was worried but soon he found why. Those chickens laid eggs.
One day he noticed his coop was empty.He was worried but soon he found why.Those chickens been eaten.
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Madison and Ryan are brother and sister.
They love to go dancing every Friday.
They love to do homework every Friday.
Last Friday Madison could not go dancing because she had homework. Next week, she worked hard on Thursday and finished all of her work. She was able to go and dance with her brother that Friday!
Last Friday Madison could not do any homework because she was going dancing.Next week, she danced on Thursday.She was able to do homework with her brother that Friday!
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Mary didn't want to play piano.
Her parents tried to teach her but she refused to listen.
Her parents hired her a tutor and she decided to give it a chance.
One day a guy she liked said he played piano. Mary went home and practiced so much she forgot about the guy. She became a concert musician and never thought of the guy again.
One day a guy she liked said he played piano.Mary went home and practiced so much she forgot about the guy.She became a concert musician and never thought of the guy again.
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Vinny was with Nancy and her boyfriend.
They went to a play.
Vinny had a crush on Nancy and secretly wanted her for himself.
However, Nancy began to argue with her boyfriend during the show. I told them to calm down. Both of them stopped arguing and instead, tried to fight me.
Nancy began to argue with her boyfriend during the show.Vinny told them to calm down.Both of them stopped arguing and instead, tried to fight Vinny.
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Cindy was playing with her mom's phone.
When her mom needed a call, she tried to take it away.
Her mom let Cindy keep it in her pocket.
As much as Cindy resisted, she couldn't hold on to it. She ended up whining on the floor. Her mom wasn't concerned and walked away.
Her mom needed the phone to make a call and got it from Cindy.She ended up whining on the floor.Her mom wasn't concerned and walked away.
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My family wanted to get a portrait done.
At first I was hesitant but agreed.
At first I agreed, then I changed my mind.
The artist sat us down to paint. When she painted it felt like hours. Finally when she was done we could relax.
The artist sat us down to paint.When she painted, I got up and left.She was able to take me out of the picture and finish.
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John wanted to have a sleepover.
He invited five of his friends and waited patiently.
He invited one of his friends.
Once everyone arrived, they ordered pizza and ate it. Afterwards, they played with their video games and action figures. John and his friends didn't go to sleep until almost twelve.
One he arrived, they ordered pizza and ate it.Afterwards, they played with their video games and action figures.John and his friend didn't go to sleep until almost twelve.
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Tim was playing pirates with friends.
Tim was the captain.
Tim was the 1st mate.
When others wanted to be captain, he said no. This made everyone mad. Tim felt bad and decided to let others be captain.
When others wanted to be 1st mate, he said no.This made everyone mad.Tim felt bad and decided to let others be 1st mate.
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Yesterday I ordered a book online.
To my surprise it came today.
To my surprise, I was sent the wrong book.
The ups person came right to my door with it. I was shocked. I will definitely go back.
The ups person came right to my door with it.I was shocked.I will definitely send it back.
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Amy sat in the house all day Saturday reading books.
Her mother wanted her to get outside and enjoy the weather.
Amy wanted to stop reading and go outside.
Sunday came and her mother forced her to go outside. Amy sat on the porch sulking. Finally her mother allowed her to sit outside and read.
Sunday came and she and her mother went outside and her mother made her read out there too.Amy sat on the porch sulking.Finally her mother allowed her to sit outside without reading.
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My father was a contestant on Big Brother.
His strategy was to be friends with everyone.
He had no idea what the show was about.
Unfortunately he failed to make alliances. His floater status kept him in the game for a long time. He was finally voted out in 6th place.
Unfortunately he failed to make alliances.His floater status kept him in the game for a long time.He was finally voted out in 6th place.
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A woman's friends were raving about a popular new book.
So she decided to read it.
She didnt want to read it, she only read horror.
She found it a little embarrassing, though. It was basically an awkward wish-fulfillment fantasy, She had some trouble looking her friends in the eye after that.
She found it a little interesting though.It was basically a non-fictional romantic themed book.She decided to give it a try to read it.
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Steven is a reporter and wanted to get into a big party.
He would get a lot of great information for his story.
He dressed up in a tuxedo and security let him in the party with no questions.
He knew that he needed to find a way to get into the party. Steven asked a friend he knew was going if he could go with. The friend said no and Steven didn't go to the party.
He was glad to have found a way into the party.Steven asked a friend he knew if he was going.The friend said no and Steve had gone by himself.
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Kris called her credit card company.
She tried to complain about a fraudulent transaction.
She was happy that she got a competent worker on the line.
Unfortunately, the customer support worker spoke too fast. In addition, he answered Kris's concerns in a confusing manner. Kris was frustrated and hung the phone up.
The customer support worker spoke well.He answered Kris's concerns in a understandable manner.Kris was satisfied and hung the phone up.
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A cat woke up very excited.
The cat ran around the living room and the kitchen in a frenzy.
He smelled the aroma of freshly opened tuna in the house.
The cat's owner tried to play with him using a fancy cat toy. The cat ignored the owner. The cat played with a rubber band instead.
The cat's owner tried to play with him using a fancy cat toy.The cat ignored the toy.The cat begged for tuna instead.
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Lucy's grandma had taken a picture of her hair.
Her grandmother sent Lucy's mother the picture.
Lucy and her grandmother kept the unflattering picture a secret.
They both laughed at the picture. Lucy was upset because she didn't like the picture. Lucy stormed off to her room and slammed the door.
They both laughed at the picture and their private joke.Lucy was happy they had an inside joke.Lucy went to her room and hid the picture.
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I decided to drink whiskey during breakfast.
I got drunk.
I only had a sip, to avoid getting drunk.
I went to work. My boss realized I was drunk. He kicked me out of the building.
I went to work.My boss realized I had been drinking.He kicked me out of the building.
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Tim was in his room.
He saw two bugs crawl by.
He saw a strange man running outside.
He almost ran. He decided to make them his pets. After playing with them he realized they made great pets.
He almost ran.He decided to see what was up.After inspecting the man he realized it was just the neighbor.
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All of the litter of puppies had gone to an new home except one.
Because it was the runt of the litter nobody wanted her.
Because it was the runt of the litter and had died.
The people were trying to give her away outside of the grocery store. Since nobody wanted her a kind woman decided to take the puppy home. Finally the unwanted puppy had a home.
The people were trying to bury her outside of the grocery store.Since nobody wanted to help a kind woman decided to help.Finally the runt had a grave.
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I overheard a couple of coworkers talking about me.
They said mostly nice things.
They said all mean things.
It was a pleasant surprise I look forward to working with them again soon. I will be just as friendly in return.
It was a surpriseI didn't look forward to working with them again.I will be just as unfriendly in return.