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Jen is trying to quit smoking.
She spends too much money on smoking and it's bad for her.
She failed quitting smoking.
She asks around for the best way to stop. She decides to try this gum to assist her in quitting. Within a month she is down to just one cigarette a day!
She asks around for new ways to try and stop.She decides to try this gum to assist her in quitting.Within a month she is down to just one cigarette a day!
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Chuck loved to hunt, and his son was interested too.
Chuck eventually took his son out on a hunting trip.
Chuck never took his son out on a hunting trip.
Chuck had to teach his son the value of patience when hunting. They waited for hours, and eventually shot a big buck. They took a picture with the buck and cherished the memory forever.
Chuck had to teach his son the value of patience before they tried hunting.They went to the park and waited for hours, and eventually got to play on the swing.They took a picture on the swing and now Chuck knew his son had patience.
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James hated his boring glasses.
He wanted a new pair before school started.
He had a fun pair that he wore more often.
He went online and picked a pair out. It arrived in the mail a couple of weeks later. He loved how the new glasses looked.
He went online and another fun pair out.It arrived in the mail a couple of weeks later.He loved how the new glasses looked.
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At the restaurant, Frank cleared off the dirty tablecloth and plates.
He scraped the food in the trash and continued working as a server.
Frank accidentally broke an expensive plate and got fired for it.
The boss noticed later that they were missing a lot of silverware. The boss made Frank dig through the trash to find some. Frank was able to find 20 forks and 8 knives in the garbage.
The boss noticed later that they were missing a lot of silverware.The boss thought Frank have thrown them away to spite him.He was able to find 20 forks and 8 knives in the garbage.
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Jenna wanted to try a new diet.
She was going to go on a new liquid only diet.
Jenny was going to go on a meat only diet consisting of fish and chicken.
She bought lots of veggies and fruits from the store. She made smoothies and drank them every few hours. At the end of a week she lost 10 pounds!
She bought lots of meat from the store.She made burgers and ate them every few hours.At the end of a week she lost 10 pounds!
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John's buddy was nervous about going to the Navy recruiter.
John tagged along as a favor to his pal.
The place was closed and they never came back.
The pal asked John to go through the test and physical too. When they were done, the recruiter extended his hand. He congratulated John for making it into the Navy.
When they found another recruiter, the pal asked John to go through the test and physical too.When they were done, the recruiter extended his hand.He congratulated John for making it into the Navy.
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I decided to try a new recipe.
I bought all the ingredients for lasagna.
I bought all the ingredients for double chocolate cake.
I followed the instructions. I opened the ricotta cheese and it smelled horrible. I did not get to make the lasagna.
I followed the instructions.I opened the flour and it smelled horrible.I did not get to make the cake.
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Jane tried to cook breakfast for the family.
She gathered pancake mix and started to make a pancake.
She gathered waffle mix and started to make a waffle.
Since she forgot to put butter on the pan, the pancake was burned. Her mom took the pan and cleaned it up for her. The pancake ended up in the trash.
She forgot to put butter on the waffle iron and it was burned.Her mom took the iron and cleaned it up for her.The waffle ended up in the trash
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Lily and her friends decided to check out the new movie.
They had been dying to see it.
They didn't like the new movie and decided not to watch it.
Finally they got to the theater. During the movie, someone had their feet against her chair. Lily had to yell at them.
They decided to go sneak into a different theater.During the movie, someone had their feet against her chair.Lily had to yell at them.
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Rick was a cop in Los Angeles.
He liked being a cop, but he loved skateboarding.
He liked being a cop, but he loved rapping.
So every chance he got he would use it to practice. He got a call on a group of kids skating on private property. So instead of busting them, he rolled up and got in a sick session.
So every chance he got he would use it to write raps.He got a call on a group of kids rapping on private property.So instead of busting them, he rolled up and got in a rapping session.
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Katherine was at home watching TV.
Suddenly she got a phone call.
Suddenley she got a headache.
Her dad had had a heart attack and was in the hospital. She quickly went to the hospital to be with him. Luckily, he recovered in a couple of days and was alright.
It was so bad that she thought she might have to go to the hospital.She quickly went to get some medication.Luckily, she recovered in a couple of days and was alright.
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Angel wanted to go to college, but did not know what to study.
Her teacher suggested she call the administration office.
Her teacher suggested she became a doctor.
Angel called the administration office and spoke with the counselor. The counselor asked her what she wanted to do for a career. Angel chose to study Psychology.
Angel asked her counselor if she should be a doctor.The counselor asked if she was truly interested in becoming a doctor.Angel chose to study Psychology instead.
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Jessica was the oldest of three kids.
She had two younger brothers.
Jessica had two younger sisters.
Most days she got her brothers ready for school. One morning, one of her brothers got hit by a car. Jessica called 911 and her father immediately.
Most days she got her sisters ready for school.One morning, one of her sisters got hit by a car.Jessica called 911 and her father immediately.
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Alaina was a very sleepy baby.
She would not sleep unless her mom was holding her.
She would not cry unless her mom was there.
Her mother really wanted to take a shower. She put Alaina down in her crib. Alaina began to relentlessly cry for her mother.
Her mother really wanted to take a shower.She put Alaina down in her crib.Alaina began to relentlessly cry for her mother.
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I was driving to work.
Suddenly, my car stopped working.
My car made it to work on time.
The engine had died! A few days later I bought a new car. Now, I didn't have to worry about engine failure.
I noticed the engine making funny noises when I left to go home.A few days later I bought a new car.Now, I didn't have to worry about engine noises.
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One morning, Joe woke up and had a strange feeling.
He realized that he had not studied last night.
His house was robbed.
Joe tried to get as much studying in as he got ready in the morning. On the way to class, he was very worried. When he got to class, he found out the test was delayed.
Joe tried to get as much information as he could from his neighbor who saw it.On the way to class, he was very worried.When he got to class, he found out is computer had been stolen from his backpack too.
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John and his friends wanted to see their favorite band in town.
John asked his dad but he said that he couldn't go.
His dad said the concert was cancelled.
John felt sad as he heard his friends expressing their excitement. On the day of the concert, John's dad surprised him with tickets. John happily called his friends, and they all enjoyed the concert.
John felt sad as he heard his friends expressing their disappointment.On the day the concert was supposed to take place, John's dad surprised him with tickets.John's dad had tricked him, and he happily called his friends, and they all enjoyed the concert.
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Megan drove her car on top of a very big hill.
She hit the gas as she began to go downhill.
She hit the brakes as she began to go downhill.
She was zooming past all the other cars on the road. Once the road leveled out Megan slowed down. She never felt more alive than in that moment.
She was slowly past all the other cars on the road.Once the road leveled out Megan eased off the break.She never felt more alive than in that moment.
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I was drinking some soda out of a cup.
I set the cup on my desk next to another cup, which contained water.
I dropped my cup near my desk.
I got thirsty and picked up a cup to take a drink. It tasted weird! I had expected soda, but drank the water by mistake.
I got thirsty and bought a new cup to take a drink.It tasted weird!I had expected soda, but bought water by mistake.
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Thomas went out with his friends on Halloween.
They decided to look for ghosts.
The didn't believe in ghosts.
It was dark and spooky, and Thomas wasn't sure he wanted to go. They did not find a single ghost! Still, he was glad to have spent time with his friends.
It was dark and spooky, and Thomas wasn't sure he wanted to go.Of course, they did not find a single ghost!He was glad to have spent time with his friends.
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I was waiting for the school bus.
For some reason, it was late.
When it didn't come, I went home and skipped school for the day.
After thirty minutes, it hadn't come so I decided to run to school. When I got to school the teacher gave me detention for being late. I tried to explain but she extended my detention for trying to argue.
After thirty minutes, I got scared about getting in trouble so I decided to run to school.When I got to school the teacher gave me detention for being late.I tried to explain but she extended my detention for trying to argue.
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Stuart asked Kate to the school dance.
He bought her a pretty wrist corsage.
They had a horrible time.
They talked and found they had a lot in common. Stuart invited her to the zoo with his family. She waited, but he never called her again.
They didn't talk and found they had nothing in common.Stuart invited her to the zoo with his family.She waited, but he never called her again.
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Sarah lives far away from her family.
She sees them very rarely.
She can afford to see them quite often.
Sarah wants to visit home for Christmas, but can't afford to travel. One day, Sarah gets an envelope in the mail. It's a plane ticket her parents bought for her to come home.
Sarah wants to visit home for Christmas, but she has plans that day.One day, Sarah gets an envelope in the mail.The company event was cancelled and she could come home for Christmas.
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Jen wanted to ride her bike.
She put on her biking shoes.
She put on her biking helmet.
She put on her biking outfit. She knew she was forgetting something! She remembered to helmet so she could be safe!
She put on her biking outfit.She knew she was forgetting something!She remembered to put on her biking shoes.
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Megan took her dog to the park.
He ran like a wild one after the birds.
Her dog was afraid of all the other dogs at first but calmed down and started to play with them.
She had to chase after him. He took off with the leash. He then pulled Megan through the pond at the park.
He started running after birds and she had to chase after him.He took off with the leash.He then pulled Megan through the pond at the park.
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I loved to collect rocks.
I would scavenge the local hiking trails for precious stones.
I like to walk down the creeks and hunt for arrowheads and other stone artifacts.
One day, I stumbled upon some topaz. I sold the topaz for a nice profit! I realized that gemstone hunting was a good business.
One day, I stumbled upon some topaz.I sold the topaz for a nice profit!I realized that gemstone hunting was a good business.
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Fran has five friends.
One day, her friends told her they didn't like her.
One day they all went shopping.
They forced her to make new friends. After a week, Fran had found a new friend. She is much happier with her one new friend.
They introduced her to new friends at the mall.After a week, Fran had made a new best friend.She is very happy with her new friend.
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Sam noticed a bad smell in his apartment.
He tried to figure out what it was.
He figured out it was a dead mouse.
Eventually he noticed it was the trash. He was tired but decided to take it out anyway. It got rid of the smell.
Eventually he became bothered by the smell.He was tired but decided to clean it up anyway.It got rid of the smell.
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Tina forgot to pay her heating bill.
And the next day, she forgot that she forgot.
So the next day, she paid her heating bill.
When she got into her shower, she wondered why there was no hot water. Then she remembered she forgot to pay her heating bill. Tina's cold shower made her remember to pay it next time.
When she got into her shower, she was glad there was hot water.She was happy that she didn't forget to pay her heating bill.Tina's hot shower made her remember to pay it every time.
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A man read a newspaper one morning.
He found an article about himself.
He ripped the newspaper.
The second half of the article was missing, though. He went back to the store and checked the other papers. The entire run was misprinted.
Then the second half of the article was missing.He went back to the store and checked the other papers.The entire run had been misprinted.
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Merle was 85 years old and in a retirement home.
Today he was out in his mobility unit cruising around the grounds.
He rarely left his mobility unit since he was in a wheelchair.
He made several turns and all of a sudden became lost. A couple of assistants found him in a neighboring park. They brought him back to the home and put a gps tracker on him.
He made several turns and all of a sudden his wheel got stuck.A couple of assistants found him in an elevator.They brought him back to his room and fixed his wheelchair.
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Gina had been waiting to see Jamie all day.
When she did, he didn't seem to see her.
When she did, he gave her a hug and a kiss.
She thought they had a connection, and would be more friendly. But it was just another day where she was invisible. Gina hung her head and let out a deep sigh.
She knew they had a connection, and would be more friendly.It was another day where she was happy.Gina hung her head high and let out a deep smile.
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Kay wanted to throw a dinner party.
Her husband agreed and invited their friends.
Her husband refused and uninvited their friends.
Kay made sure everything was perfect! The day after the party, all her friends called her. They told her they had had a wonderful time!
Kay made sure everything was perfect!The day after, none of her friends called her.Nobody told her they had had a wonderful time!
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Manny asked Carrie to cosign a loan for him to buy a trumpet.
Carrie trusted Manny and so she did as he asked.
Carrie didn't trust Manny and told him no.
Manny's dad sold the trumpet on craigslist before it was paid off. Since the trumpet was gone Manny stopped paying the monthly payments. Now Carrie is in legal trouble because she owes money for the trumpet.
Manny's dad sold his old trumpet on craigslist before he got a new one.Since the trumpet was gone Manny stopped playing the trumpet.Now Carrie is sad because she didn't help with the trumpet.
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One time my cousins and I were playing at my grandparents.
One of my cousins thought it would be funny to bind himself to a tree.
One of my cousins thought it would be boring to bind himself to a tree.
He put rope around his ankles, attached it to the tree and let go. He was quickly stuck and we ran for help. Eventually he came down but only after Grandma loosened the knot.
He put rope around his ankles, attached it to the tree and let go.He was quickly stuck and we ran for help.Eventually he came down but only after Grandma loosened the knot.
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Jamie never thought that she would attend college.
None of her friends or family members studied past high school.
So she dropped out of high school.
However, he social studies teacher encourages her to apply to college. Finally she is accepted at the local state university. Jamie is proud that she will be attending college next fall.
However, he social studies teacher encourages her to go back for a GED.Finally she does that and is accepted at the local state university.Jamie is proud that she will be attending college next fall.
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Brandon went to the mailbox.
He opened an envelope that reminded him of an overdue book.
He opened an envelope that had a birthday card inside.
He immediately drove to the library. The clerk researched his late payment. She said that the system made a mistake since he already gave the book
He immediately read the card.The card was very nice.It wished him a happy birthday.
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Jim always had problems understanding math.
After he failed a quiz, his parents began to do his homework with him.
After he failed a quiz, his teacher began to do his homework with him.
They made Jim do his math homework until he got everything right. They did this for a month. Jim got an A on his next math test and he was very happy.
She made Jim do his math homework until he got everything right.She did this for a month.Jim got an A on his next math test and he was very happy.
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Lily wanted to make a garland for her dad's birthday.
She tried a few ideas, but they all broke.
She tried a few ideas, but nothing works so she just bought her dad a garland for his birthday.
Suddenly, she had a new idea. She made a chain of paper loops. Then, she hung them up in the house for her dad.
Suddenly, she had a new idea.She decided to augment the garland with a chain of paper loops.Then, she hung it up in the house for her dad.
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Irene was sad that her family had to move out of her childhood home.
Before they left, she buried a tiny pinecone in the ground.
Before they left, she buried a tiny toy car in the ground.
She vowed to come back one day and reclaim her childhood souvenir. As an adult, Irene remembered the pinecone and went to dig it up. But there, in front of her old home, was a ten-foot-tall pine tree!
She vowed to come back one day and reclaim her childhood souvenirAs an adult, Irene remembered the toy car and went to dig it upBut there in front of her old home was a ten foot wall keeping her out.
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Jimmy choo made an exclusive collection of Cinderella shoes.
Kelly was thankful to scoop up a pair yesterday.
Kelly was unhappy she could not get one.
The shoes looked gorgeous on her. She couldn't believe how nice they looked. She liked them so much she bought another pair.
The shoes looked gorgeous to her.She couldn't believe how expensive they were.She had little money so she bought another pair.
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The police radio called for the apprehension of a man in a blue hat.
Officer Jones saw such a man walk past him.
Officer Jones did not see a man walk past him.
He followed the man to his car. The officer stopped the man and asked him about his hat. The man punched the officer and ran off.
He saw a man with a blue hat drive around the corner.The officer stopped the man and asked him about his hat.The man quickly drove off.
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Janet always wanted to go on a cruise.
She wanted to see icebergs and play on a big boat.
She wasn't much for icebergs or being on a big boat for days.
She saved up all her money and finally went alone. The boat had a hull malfunction and sank. She survived but is now afraid of water.
She saved up all her money and finally went alone.The boat had a hull malfunction and sank.She survived but is now afraid of water.
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Timmy was struggling in math.
He needed to pull a B on his test in order to pass his class.
He was going to fail no matter what he got on the test.
He studied for hours on end. He felt prepared on the day of the exam. He took the exam and ended up getting an A on the test.
He didn't care to study since he would fail anyway.He didn't feel prepared on the day of the exam.He sat through the exam barely answering any questions.
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My family made a friendly bet about football.
We let my father keep track of our scores.
My Mom get track of our scores.
He wanted to win so badly that he cheated. We found out that he was adding numbers to his own score! He lost and had to take everybody out to dinner.
She wanted to win so badly that she cheated.We found out that she was adding numbers to her own score!She lost and had to take everybody out to dinner.
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Sara was in a good mood so she sang her favorite song.
She forgot some of the words so she made them up.
Sara remembered every single word to her favorite song and sung it loudly.
Sara liked her new version so she made up more words. She wrote down the words to remember them. Sara posted this song on her facebook to show her friends.
For fun she decided to make up her own words to the song.She wrote down the words to remember them.Sara posted this song on her facebook to show her friends.
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Jeremy wanted to impress his classmates by winning the diving contest.
Jeremy is afraid of heights and fears diving from the high board.
Jeremy is a champion diver.
He spends two weeks practicing for the contest. Jeremy overcomes his fear and drives perfectly from the high board! Jeremy wins the contest and his classmates cheer for him.
He spent two weeks practicing for the contest.Jeremy overcame his fear and dived perfectly from the high board!Jeremy won the contest and his classmates cheered for him.
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Mikey was desperately looking for work.
His town had a big unemployment problem, though.
He decided to start a personnel placement agency to help others.
Then, someone approached him with a job opportunity. He went in for the interview and he nailed it. He was so lucky to get some work.
Then, someone approached him looking a job opportunity.He interviewed the guy and he hired himThe guy felt so lucky to get some work.
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Alice loved to drive her car through a certain tunnel in the road.
She went out of her way to drive through it on her current trip.
One day the tunnel was under construction due to a collapse.
She drove very slow through it to make it last. When she got out she felt sad that it was over. Alice thought about the next time she could drive through.
She drove through a different tunnel instead.When she got out she felt sad that it was over.Alice thought about the next time she could drive through.
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Mark spent the day at the arcade.
He found a pinball machine that gave out a lot of tickets.
He found a skeet ball machine that gave out a lot of tickets.
Mark played the pinball machine for three hours that day. His thumbs hurt, but he won 5000 tickets. Mark redeemed his 5000 tickets for a huge stuffed dog for his sister.
Mark played the machine for three hours that day.His thumbs hurt, but he won 5000 tickets.Mark redeemed his 5000 tickets for a huge stuffed dog for his sister.
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Paul was being bullied by a coworker.
He told his boss.
He didn't tell anyone.
His boss talked to the coworker. The coworker continued to bully. Paul sued the company.
His boss saw what was happening and talked to the coworker.The coworker continued to bully.Paul sued the company.
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David woke up early to make his flight.
He was pleased because he usually oversleeps.
He was always on time.
He got everything ready and took a taxi to the airport. When he arrived he was feeling great about his upcoming trip. But when he got to the counter he found he had the wrong flight time.
He got everything ready and took a taxi to the airport.When he arrived he was feeling great about his upcoming trip.When he got to the counter he saw that his flight was on time.
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Mary misplaced her car keys.
Mary left late for work.
Mary had to miss work since she had no way else of getting there.
The highway out there only had light traffic. There was a parking spot right near the front. Mary arrived at work on time.
There were no buses nearby.She had no friends to give her a ride.Mary made a call to get new keys.
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Joey sat by a pond holding a sandwich.
His phone rang and he put his sandwich on a rock to answer.
His phone rang and he took the last bite of his sandwich.
He talked for five minutes with a dear friend. When he disconnected, the sandwich was gone. After looking around him, he finally saw it at the bottom of the pond.
He talked for five minutes with a dear friend.When he disconnected, his wallet was gone.After looking around him, he finally saw it at the bottom of the pond.
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Amy was enrolled in no extracurricular activities.
Her friend Beth begged her to try out for track with her.
Her friend Beth begged her to join the debate team.
Amy was hesitant but agreed. She ran her hardest on the track that day. She was still surprised to see she had in fact made the team.
Amy was hesitant but agreed.She ran her hardest on the debate team that day.She was still surprised to see she had in fact made her friend proud.
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Rick wanted shiny white teeth!
He hates how dull his teeth always looked.
He tried baking soda, but it didn't work.
Then his aunt suggested he try brushing with baking soda. Rick was skeptical, but he began following her advice anyways. And in under a month, his teeth had become noticeably whiter!
Then his aunt suggested he try brushing with whitening toothpaste.Rick was skeptical, but he began following her advice anyways.And in under a month, his teeth had become noticeably whiter!
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Paul loved cars.
He wanted to buy a new car.
He only liked classic cars.
One day he went to the dealership. He was able to finance a new BMW. Paul was so excited when he drove it off the lot.
One day he went to the dealership.He was able to finance a vintage BMW.Paul was so excited when he drove it off the lot.
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Vera ordered a product that promised a face lift without surgery.
When the package arrived, Vera saw it was only a roll of sticky tape.
When the package arrived, Vera saw it was only a pill.
She followed the directions, using the tape to pull her skin tight. Liking the effect, Vera went out wearing the tape. She was laughing with pals when the tape dislodged and her face fell.
She followed the directions, using the pills to pull her skin tight.She didn't like the effect, so Vera went out wearing a tape to pull her skin tight.She was laughing with pals when the tape dislodged and her face fell.
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Joe was walking through downtown.
He noticed a film crew for a news station.
Joe loved being on TV and when he saw the news crew, he decided to go hang out in hopes he would be seen.
He tried to walk by casually. Suddenly, the anchor grabbed him. He reluctantly agreed to give them an interview.
He tried to walk by casually.Suddenly, the anchor grabbed him.He excitedly agreed to give them an interview.
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Craig bought a new pair of pants.
He wore them out one night.
They were too big and he returned them to the store.
While walking to the bar he slipped and fell. The new pants got a bit hole in them. He had to go home and change.
He bought a new pair of pants while he was there.He walked to the bar and fell.The pants got a big hole in them.
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Billy loved apples.
He went to the supermarket one day to buy some.
He decided to make an apple pie.
He stumbled his way to the fruits section. There were no more apples available. He sighed and had a terrible day for the rest of the evening.
He went to the store, and stumbled his way to the fruits section.There were no more apples available.He sighed and had a terrible day for the rest of the evening.
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Kelly wanted to buy a new pair of shoes, but had no money.
She asked her mother to buy them for her.
She asked her boyfriend to buy them for her.
Her mother said no, but she could do chores to earn the money. Kelly spent the weekend cleaning the house and the yard. Kelly earned enough money to buy the shoes she wanted.
Her boyfriend said no, but she could do chores for her mother to earn the money.Kelly spent the weekend cleaning the house and the yard.Kelly earned enough money to buy the shoes she wanted.
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Robby was a Rastafarian.
He lived with a strict code.
He lived with a devil-may-care attitude.
He recently broke his vows. He went against his code. He is no longer a Rastafarian.
He recently took his vows.He never went against his code.He is still a Rastafarian.
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Jacklyn is a very bright young woman in her early twenties.
She fell in love with an immature, irresponsible young man.
She fell in love with another woman.
They spent three years together in a very destructive relationship. A tragic event occurred where he passed away suddenly. Jacklyn now has to find hope that something better is coming for her.
They spent three years together in a very happy relationship.A tragic event occurred where she passed away suddenly.Jacklyn now has to find hope that something better is coming for her.
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Steven Wanted to go Japan.
He never had enough money to go.
He went on an exchange program.
Steven would always spend all his money on junk food. One day Steven won the lottery. He was able to eat all the junk food he wanted in Japan.
Steven would always spend all his money on junk food.One day Steven won the lottery in Japan.He was able to eat all the junk food he wanted in Japan.
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Missy love her chocolate.
She had no money to afford it.
She had 20 dollars to buy chocolate.
She did chores for a week for mom and dad. She raised ten dollars for her Chocolate. Missy got the biggest chocolate bar and became super happy.
She had done chores the week before for mom and dad.She took her twenty dollars to the store.Missy got the biggest chocolate bar and became super happy.
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Beth wanted to make homemade potato chips.
She searched but couldn't find the vegetable slicer.
She used the vegetable slicer to get a thin cut but ended up cutting herself.
She tried to slice the potato thin enough to fry quickly. She dropped them in the grease and waited. They ended up burned, but she still ate them.
After bandaging herself, she sliced the potato thin enough to fry quickly.She dropped them in the grease and waited.They ended up burned, but she still ate them.
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Liam took Jill to go see a scary movie in the theater.
Jill became very scared.
Jill loved the movie.
Liam could tell Jill was truly frightened. He kindly suggested that they leave. Feeling protective of Jill, Liam was more endeared to her than ever.
Liam could tell Jill was truly excited.He kindly suggested that they watch it again.Feeling closer to Jill, Liam was more endeared to her than ever.
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When I was a kid we adopted a yellow labrador.
She came from a breeder far away.
She came from my neighbor.
So, we had to get her at the airport. The day we went to the airport I was so excited to meet my new dog. She came out in a crate and I was so happy to see her.
So, we had to get her at the neighbors house.The day we went to the neighbors house I was so excited.She came out in a crate and I was so happy to see her.
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Tom was watching the basketball game on television.
He was very upset that his team was losing.
He was happy that his team was winning.
With only seconds left, his team scored 2 points. These two points were enough to give his team the lead. Tom was very pleased his team ended up winning.
With only seconds left, his team scored 2 points.These two points were enough to clinch his team the win.Tom was very pleased his team ended up winning.
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Samantha is a computer programmer.
One afternoon, Samantha decided to program a new application.
One afternoon, Samantha's friend Josh asked her to test his new application.
Samantha worked on her application for two weeks. Finally, Samantha finished the application and listed it for sale. The application was a success!
Samantha said no, because she had been working on her own application for two weeks.Finally, Samantha finished the application and listed it for sale.The application was a success!
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I love to knit in my spare time as I find it relaxing.
I have many friends that are having babies and I need to get gifts.
I have many friends that are graduating high school and I need to get gifts.
I found out that I can knit baby blankets fairly quickly. So I went to the store and bought a bunch of yarn. Now I am busy making baby blankets that are a perfect gift.
I found out that I can knit blankets fairly quickly.So I went to the store and bought a bunch of yarn.Now I am busy making blankets that are a perfect gift.
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Mike took his dog for a walk.
He went down to the end of the block.
He went back inside his house.
His friend Tommy was there with his dog. Tommy and Mike talked while their dogs played. The boys said goodbye and went back home.
His friend Tommy was outside with his dog.Tommy and Mike talked through the window while their dogs played.The boys said goodbye and Tommy went back home.
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Amy accidentally dropped her favorite watch, breaking it.
She took the watch to a local repair shop.
She threw out the watch and bought a new one.
The clerk at the shop inspected the damage. The clerk told Amy the shop would repair the watch within one week. Amy was overjoyed that the shop would repair the watch so quickly.
The clerk at the shop sold her a nice one.The clerk told Amy the shop would repair the watch if it breaks.Amy was overjoyed that the shop would repair the watch.
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Shane joined the orchestra.
He needed an instrument.
He brought his cello to rehearsal.
He decided on a viola. His mom took him to a shop and he picked one. Then, they bought it.
The rehearsal went very well and everyone was happy.His mom was watching and was very proud.Them, they went home and celebrated.
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Mike always thought drinking white wine was not for men.
He made fun of his friends whenever they had white wine.
He made fun of his friends for drinking white wine and vowed never to drink it.
One day Mike tried drinking it on his own. He loved the crisp, fresh flavor of white wine. From that day on, Mike loved white wine.
One day, Mike's friends deceived him into drinking white wine.He loved the crisp, fresh flavor of white wine.From that day on, Mike liked white wine.
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The girl was desperate to fit in.
She hanged out with a bad crowd.
She hanged out with a good crowd.
They all went out to the mall one day. They persuaded her to help them steal. But, when they all got caught they blamed it on her.
They all went out to the mall one day.They persuaded her to buy something.But, when they found something, it was too expensive.
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Chris and Lisa met the first day of college.
All of their first year they took the same classes.
They both dropped out and got married.
Their sophomore year, Lisa transferred schools. Realizing Lisa was his true love, Chris applied to transfer too. Chris was thrilled when he was accepted, so he could be with Lisa.
The following year, Lisa transferred jobs.Knowing Lisa was his true love, Chris applied to transfer too.Chris was thrilled when he was accepted, so he could be with Lisa.
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Mandy was going out of town.
She asked her friend to feed her fish.
She asked her friend to feed her dog.
When Mandy got back, her fish had starved. Mandy asked her friend what happened. Her friend told Mandy that she'd given the wrong dates.
When Mandy got back, her dog had gotten fat.Mandy asked her friend what happened.Her friend told Mandy that she'd given him too much food.
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Hillary arrived to her campsite in the middle of the southwest USA.
She set up camp and then left to go for a hike.
She set up camp and then left to go for a swim.
While hiking, she noticed a large canyon and wanted to get closer. While walking over to the canyon's edge, Hillary suddenly fell inside. When she hit the bottom, she was miraculously not hurt.
While hiking to the lake, she noticed a large canyon and wanted to get closer.While walking over to the canyon's edge, Hillary suddenly fell inside.When she hit the bottom, she was miraculously not hurt.
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It was a beautiful fall day and the Smiths went apple picking.
They traveled to their favorite orchard.
They traveled to their favorite store.
It took about an hour to get there but it was worth it. As soon as they got there they started picking. But the time they were done they picked 100 apples.
It took about an hour to get there but it was worth it.As soon as they got there they started shopping.But the time they were done they had not picked 100 apples.
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Polly loves music.
She really wants to go to a concert.
But, she never wants to go to a concert.
One day, she bought a ticket to a rock concert. It was for the front row. On the day of the concert, she had a great time rocking out.
One day, her friend bought a ticket to a rock concert.It was for the front row.On the day of the concert, her friend had a great time rocking out.
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Kelly felt unprepared for her exam.
She was super busy lately and had no time to study.
Kelly studied hard despite being super busy.
After she took the test she got a terrible grade. Kelly felt horrible. She vowed to study next time.
After she took the test she got a terrible grade.Kelly felt horrible.She vowed to study even harder next time.
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Tanya woke up in the middle of the night.
She heard a loud vacuum sound.
She heard soft jazz music.
She got out of her room and walked into the living room. She saw her mother using the vacuum. Her mom forgot she was sleeping and took it off.
She got out of her room and walked into the living room.She saw her mother playing the pianoHer mom forgot she was sleeping and stopped.
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I was once hired to babysit a neighbor's kid.
We played hide and seek.
We weren't allowed to play any games.
Then we played checkers. Then we ate dinner. Finally I got paid 20 dollars.
Then we watched TV.Then we ate dinner.Finally I got paid 20 dollars.
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Larry was trying to park.
He looked for a spot for minutes.
He looked for a spot then gave up and left.
Eventually he found one. Before he got there someone else took it. He got angry and went home instead.
The next day he came back and started looking for a spot, and this time he eventually saw one.But before he got there someone else swooped in and took it.He got angry and went home instead.
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The Smith family has four little dogs.
They run up and down the fence in the backyard barking at other dogs.
They never go into the back yard.
When it rains they are in the mud and bring it in the house. Pam bought stones to line up along the fence and installed them. Now when it rains, the mud is left outside and not brought in.
When it rains they are in the house.Pam bought stones to line up along the fence and installed them.Now when it rains, the mud is left outside.
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Beulah sold Avon for a living.
She had done it for years and made lots of money.
After Avon started selling their products online, her business dwindled and she had to get another job.
Beulah finally decided to retire and take a vacation. She checked her savings and found she had over a million dollars. Beulah decided to take a permanent vacation.
Beulah didn't have enough money to retire or take a vacation.She checked her savings and found she had under a hundred dollars.Beulah would have to wait to take a vacation.
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I saw this new pair of shoes online and decided to contact the seller.
We decided to meet up in a few days.
We decided to have a meeting via phone a few days later.
When I met up with him, we exchanged the money and shoes. After he was gone, I opened up the shoe box. I noticed that no shoes were in the box, only rocks.
When I met up with him, we exchanged the money and shoes.After he was gone, I opened up the shoe box.I noticed that no shoes were in the box, only rocks.
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Jason was invited to apple picking with Lara.
Lara picked Jason up in her car.
Lara's car would not start.
They drove to the orchard. Together, they picked many apples. It was a fun day.
So Jason picked her up and they drove to the orchard.Together, they picked many apples.It was a fun day.
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Tim had a toy car.
He played with it everyday.
He didn't like playing with it and donated it.
However, he wanted to play with Joe's toy boat. They decided to exchange toys. They both ended up very happy with the exchange.
Now without a toy, he wanted to play with Joe's toy boat.They decided to play together.They both ended up very happy playing with the boat.
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The smiths were getting ready for their new baby.
They made the nursery and packed the bags.
The decided to have a home birth.
When it was time to go into labor, they ran to the hospital. Luckily the mother was not in pain. When the baby was born, it was a girl.
When Mrs. Smith went into labor, they moved to the bathtub.Luckily the mother was not in pain.When the baby was born, it was a girl.
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Neil flew into Lebanon and checked into his hotel.
Then he went to the local market, called a souk.
He went to sleep.
He shopped there for clothes, food, and jewelry. He bought lovely souvenirs for his family. He couldn't wait for them to see his Lebanese finds!
The next day, he shopped there for clothes, food, and jewelry.He bought lovely souvenirs for his family.He couldn't wait for them to see his Lebanese finds!
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Harry's golf swing is terrible.
One day, Harry decided to seek out help to improve his swing.
One day, Harry decided to give up golf.
He hired a private trainer. The private trainer was able to improve Harry's swing. Eventually, Harry had the best golf swing in the club.
But his friend hired a private trainer for him.The private trainer was able to improve Harry's swing.Eventually, Harry had the best golf swing in the club.
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I love my garden but I hate watering the plants.
My friend recommended I buy some cactus plants.
My friend recommended installing a sprinkler system.
I agreed with him. I went to the store and bought several cacti. I was pleased because I would not have to water them.
I agreed with him.I went to the store and bought several spinklers.I was pleased because I would not have to water them myself.
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Eugene was excited to order the new computer on a chip.
He watched as the timer on the website slowly counted down to zero.
He decided to buy the next day.
Eugene stared impatiently as it sat there, nothing changing. He found other people on forums who were having the same problem. Eugene seethed that he'd stayed awake for this.
Eugene enjoyed his day doing other things.He talked to people on forums about the computer.He was happy how he spent his day.
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Jenny came into house.
A small puppy tried to climb on her legs.
A small kitten tried to climb on her legs.
When she tried to walk away, the dog followed her around the house. She tried running however, the dog was persistent. The owner ended up carrying the dog away.
When she tried to walk away, the cat followed her around the house.She tried running however, the cat was persistent.The owner ended up carrying the cat away.
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Karen and her friend went to the park.
They played on the monkey bars.
They played on the swings all day.
A classmate challenged Karen to a race across the monkey bars. He did not know that Karen and her friends often played on the bars. Karen won the race.
A classmate challenged Karen to swing as high as she could.He did not know that Karen and her friends often played on the swings.Karen won the competition.
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Pippin fell asleep on my lap while I was watching TV this afternoon.
His warm little body snuggled up against mine made me sleepy too.
He woke up and went to lay on the floor.
Suddenly he barked! I jumped up out of the chair to see who was at the door. Poor Pippin got dropped on the floor!
Suddenly he barked!I jumped up out of the chair to see who was at the door.Poor Pippin got scared!
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Brad was always a husky boy.
One day he befriended Charlie, a skinny boy.
One day he befriended a stray dog.
Charlie got picked on a lot at school. One day Brad got fed up with it and beat up a kid bullying Charlie. The next day the police came and took Brad away.
The stray dog was bullied by other dogs alot.One day Brad made the other dog feel bad that was being mean to the stray.The next day animal control came to brad.