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Ellen was on her first date with Tony.
Things were not going well.
they were having a good time.
Suddenly, Tony passed gas very loudly. He did not seem embarrassed. Ellen decided to end the date.
Suddenly, Tony passed gas very loudly.He did not seem embarrassed.Ellen decided to laugh along side him at it.
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On the cul-de-sac there were two girls named Carla.
The first one was a 10 year old blonde with green eyes.
The first one was a petite 3 year old blonde with green eyes.
The second one was only 3 years old with long dark hair. Everyone called the first girl Big Carla and the other Little Carla. Years later they met but Little Carla was the biggest by then.
The second one was only 3 years old with long dark hair.Everyone called the them Blonde Carla and the other Brown Carla.Some people thought that was offensive but the kids didn't know it.
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We bought a digital camera in 1994.
It was a Kodak.
It broke quickly.
The camera was heavy and had a large flash drive. We used it at a school event and the other parents were astonished. Now everyone just uses their thin phones.
The camera was heavy and had a large flash drive.We put it away because it was broken.Now everyone just uses their thin phones.
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A bully in Tim's class stole his lunch.
Tim asked him to return it, but he wouldn't.
Tim asked the principal to get him to return it, but he wouldn't.
Tim didn't like violence, but he punched the boy anyway. The boy fell and started crying loudly. The teacher sent Tim to the principal's office for punishment!
The principle didn't like bullying, so he told the bully that he will get detention.The boy dropped to the ground and started crying loudly.The teacher sent Tim to his classroom with his lunch in his hand.
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Linda is retiring soon.
Her company is desperate to replace her.
Her company has already replaced her.
They have Linda interview potential candidates. She identifies a candidate. Linda retires and the company moves on without her successfully!
Linda met her replacement.She thinks they will do very well in her place.Linda retires and the company moves on without her successfully!
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Lucy's grandma was choosing a cake to purchase.
She asked Lucy to help her choose, but it was hard.
She surprised Lucy with a cake.
Every cake looked amazing. Every time she chose one, she saw another one she liked. Finally, without Lucy's help, grandma decided on a spice cake.
The cake looked amazing.She showed Lucy the amazing cake.She was happy with her decision.
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Lily loved chocolate but was trying to lose weight.
She looked for recipes that were low fat with cocoa.
She looked for recipes that had no chocolate in them.
She found a great lowfat chocolate muffin recipe. She made a batch, but it turned out horribly. She decided to just eat a few pieces of dark chocolate instead.
She found a great lowfat muffin recipe.She made a batch, but it turned out horribly.She decided to just eat a few pieces of fruit instead.
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Jessica was in charge of washing dishes today.
She soaked them all first.
She broke them all first.
When she went to rinse a plate, she dropped it into the sink. Thankfully, it didn't break. She finished washing the dishes.
When she went to rinse a plate, she dropped it into the sink.It broke.Her boss told her she was finished washing the dishes.
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Ryan stood in line for inspection in the army.
The major looked at his uniform and frowned.
The major looked at his uniform and told him it was perfect.
He said that Ryan needed to polish his boots more. That night Ryan bought a big can of boot polish. He spent all evening making his boots shine.
His only criticism was that Ryan needed to polish his boots more.That night Ryan bought a big can of boot polish.He spent all evening making his boots shine.
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Gary was excited for his yearly physical checkup.
Gary was anticipating getting his height measured.
Gary was anticipating getting his weight taken.
After reaching the doctor's office, Gary signed in to be seen. Gary's name was called, and he went to see the doctor. As his height was being measured, Gary realized he was getting taller.
After reaching the doctor's office, Gary signed in to be seen.Gary's name was called, and he went to see the doctor.As his weight was being taken, Gary realized he was getting heavier.
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Howard had his first baseball game.
He was very nervous.
He was upset because he was too sick to play.
He ends up striking out. He left the game disheartened. His parents gave him cake to cheer him up.
He ends up staying home.He watched the game on TV disheartened.His parents gave him cake to cheer him up.
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Nell was supposed to sell candy for a school fundraiser.
She procrastinated because she hated going door to door.
She didn't procrastinate and loved going door to door.
The day before the fundraiser ended, Nell broke her piggy bank. She counted enough money to buy a few boxes of candy. Sick to her stomach from candy, Nell turned in the money.
The day before the fundraiser ended, Nell push hard to sell a few more.She counted the money and realize she had sold 150 boxes of candy.Sick of seeing candy, Nell was glad it was time to turn in the money.
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Hank liked dark chocolate.
And he read that it was healthy to eat.
But he knew it wasn't the healthiest for him so he ate it in moderation.
So he decided to it more often. However, he noticed his dark chocolate bars had lots of fat. And Hank's dream of eating dark chocolate all the time was destroyed.
He really liked it, so he decided to eat it more often.However, he noticed his dark chocolate bars had more fat that he thought.And Hank's dream of eating dark chocolate all the time was destroyed.
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I bought a build-it-yourself computer desk.
I emptied the contents out onto the floor.
I hired someone to build it on the floor.
I stared at them for what seemed like a long time. My little brother came home a few hours later. He put together my computer desk for me.
I stared at him while he built it.My little brother came home a few hours later.He complimented me on my new desk.
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Lisa decided to take an art class.
She was excited to take it.
She wasn't excited to take it.
When she walked into the class she was happy. The first class consisted of drawing. When she was done drawing, she hung it in her house.
When she walked into the class she was in a bad mood.The first class consisted of drawing.She put little effort into it and threw it out after class.
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Laura was forced to put her child up for adoption when she was 16.
She thought about the baby she gave up often.
She searched and found her child when he was 17.
She never married and went to a nursing home when she was old. No one ever visited her. However, her child tracked her down and showed up one day to meet her.
She never married and went to a nursing home when she was old.No one ever visited her.However, her child finally showed up one day to see her.
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Jane was super excited to have a nail party with her friends.
The party was at the local nail salon that was brand new.
But the nail party was postponed due to some financial reasons.
When the girls entered the salon, they were greeted kindly. They picked the polish and the artist worked her magic. The girls were then pleased with the results.
When the girls went to school, they were greeted kindly.They picked their classes and the teacher worked her magic.The girls were then pleased with the results.
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Marie's favorite chocolate was European and difficult to find.
Her boyfriend wanted to surprise her with a batch.
Her boyfriend didn't know anything about it.
He called the company and had a box shipped to the US from overseas. When it arrived he wrapped it up with a bow and brought it to her. Marie was so excited and thankful for the thoughtful gift.
Marie called the company and had a box shipped to the US from overseas.When it arrived she wrapped it up with a bow and brought it to him.Marie's boyfriend was so excited and thankful for the thoughtful gift.
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Cade was very mad at his mother.
He decided it was best to run away.
He decided it was best to apologize.
He gathered up some toys and headed for the door. His mother called from the kitchen and said she had cookies. So Cade decided he would run away tomorrow.
He wrote up an apology letter and headed for her bedroom door.His mother called from the kitchen and said she had cookies.Cade realized his mother had already forgiven him and loved him unconditionally.
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Cindy made valentines for all the kids in her class.
But on Valentine's Day she realized she didn't have one for Mark.
But on Valentine's Day she realized she forgot them all.
She felt horrible. The next day she took him some candy to make up for it. That's when she realized he hadn't even noticed!
She felt horrible.The next day she brought some extra candy to make up for it.That's when she realized no one even noticed!
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Ted took his wife for a romantic horse ride on the beach.
The two walked their horses for a while and then stopped to talk.
The two walked their horses all the way to their beach house.
They set their horses up to a tree and sat down. As soon as they walked away, the horses got away and ran far. Ted looked at their restraints and saw that they were loose.
They tied their horses up to a tree and sat down.As soon as they walked away, the horses got away and ran far.Ted looked at their restraints and saw that they were loose.
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Sara is single.
She wants to find a boyfriend but doesn't know how.
She wants to be single for a while.
She talks to her friends to get ideas. She decides to try online dating. Sara meets someone and decides to meet them for a date.
She talks to her friends to get ideas.She decides not to try online dating.Sara meets nobody and decides to not go on a date.
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Alex had a basketball game on Friday.
He practiced hard all week.
He avoided practicing all week.
He did extra drills after practice. The day before the game, he broke his ankle. Alex was so disappointed.
He decided to practice last minute.The day before the game, he broke his ankle.Alex was so disappointed.
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Rebecca had no friends.
She worked and worked to invent a robot best friend.
She worked hard on her social skills.
After Years of laboring, she was successful! Rebecca named the robot Janelle. They were best friends.
After years of improving her social skills, she made friends!Rebecca had a friend named Janelle.They were best friends.
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My cane needed repair.
It has a strap that slips.
It has a crack that's splitting.
I put electrical tape on it, but it is loosening. Today I put a cable tie on it. That solved the problem for now.
I put electrical tape on it, but it doesn't work.Today I put a cable tie on it.That solved the problem for now.
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Jordan was on a hike with her family.
She had gained a huge lead before them.
She was trailing way behind them.
By the end of the hike, they were way behind her. She had to sit and wait for them, which was boring. Luckily, they showed up not too long later.
By the end of the hike, she was even farther behind them.They had to sit and wait for her, which was boring.Luckily, she showed up not too long later.
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Gary didn't want to go to school today.
He had been up all night studying for a big test and wasn't ready.
He felt sick even though he had slept all night.
When he got to school, his teacher was stuck at home sick. Instead of the test, Gary got to watch a movie in class. He was so thankful to get another day to study for the test!
When he got to school, his teacher noticed he was sick.Instead of the test, Gary got to go to the nurse's office who sent him home.He was so thankful to get another day to study for the test!
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John is waiting for a package.
He hears the mail truck arrive.
He gets an email saying it's been delayed.
John rushes to the door. His package was placed by the door. John opens his package with excitement.
John rushed to the door every day.Finally, his package was placed by the door.John opens his package with excitement.
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Year's had passed since Jamie had spoken with her father.
She and her father both thought that they would never see each other.
Jamie had her reasons for being estranged and she knew she would never speak to her father again.
Jamie found out that her father was sick and she came to the hospital. They each apologized as he passed away. Jamie is happy that she could reconcile before her father passed.
Jamie found out that her father was sick and she didn't go to the hospital.They never apologized as he passed away.Jamie is happy that she stood with her decision as her father passed.
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Michael had an anger problem.
He would always hit himself when he got mad.
He was able to manage his anger with the help of medications.
Today he had an argument with his girlfriend. Instead of hitting himself in the head, he hit a wall. His hand broke in two spots and now he has a cast.
Today he had an argument with his girlfriend.Instead of hitting himself in the head, he took a deep breath.His medications are working.
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Claire learned that a blizzard was coming while watching the news.
She was unprepared.
She was already prepared.
To get ahead of things she promptly left to get supplies. She was able to make it back before the weather got too bad. Claire was able to wait out the storm comfortably in her home.
She had shopped for supplies before to get ahead of things.She had everything setup in her house before the weather got too bad.Claire was able to wait out the storm comfortably in her home.
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Amy loved to look at the stars at night.
She asked her mother for a telescope.
Her mother gave her a telescope.
He mother told her she couldn't afford a nice one. Her mother instead took her to the Observatory. Amy was sad to leave, but loved her trip to the observatory.
He mother had told her she couldn't afford a nice one.Her mother instead took her to the Observatory, where she had surprised her with own telescope.Amy was excited, and loved her trip to the observatory.
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Tim hated working his job as a customer support representative.
He was especially busy today and late on his work.
He wasn't that busy today and got a lot of late work done.
He had received a call from a woman upset about her laptop. She was furious and cursed him over the phone. Tim escalated the situation to his manager who refunded the woman.
He only received a call from a woman upset about her laptop.She was furious and cursed him over the phone.Tim escalated the situation to his manager who refunded the woman.
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It was a hot day.
So Jim put his fan on its highest setting.
So Jim went outside in the pool.
But eventually, the fan's noise became unbearable. Jim didn't have enough money to buy a better fan. So he wore earplugs the rest of the day.
But eventually, the pool's noise became unbearable.Jim didn't have enough money to buy a better pool.So he wore earplugs the rest of the day.
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Tim was hit by a car while crossing the street.
Then the car sped off!
The the car stopped to help.
Luckily, a witness had seen it all. The cops tracked down the driver that hit Tim. She was arrested and thrown in jail.
There was also a witness who had seen it all.The cops spoke to the driver that hit Tim.She was arrested and thrown in jail.
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Bob always thought he was the best basketball player in town.
He challenged another really good player in town to prove himself.
But he lost to another player who was better.
The game started off with both players equal. Around the middle, the other player took the lead by a full 10 points! However, Bob sank shot after shot, leading to a close 72 to 71 win!
The game started off with both players equal.Around the middle, the other player took the lead by a full 10 points!Bob sank shot after shot, but still lost in a close 72 to 71 game.
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John had a problem with incorrectly reading receipts.
Once, he incorrectly read a receipt to one of his customers.
Once, he correctly read a receipt to one of his customers.
The customer was very angry over the mistake. John's boss had to apologize for everything that happened. The customer did not forgive John or his boss.
The customer was very angry, assuming John made a mistake like he normally did.John's boss had to apologize for everything that happened.The customer did not apologize to John or his boss for being mistaken.
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Josh wants to start a new business.
He has been sketching ideas on how to start one.
He tried but his business failed miserably.
He decided to do an online business that sells stickers. He bought a hostname and somehow, it has been getting popular. He is very happy about the outcome.
He decided to do an online business that sells stickers instead.He bought a hostname and somehow, it has been getting popular.He is very happy about the outcome.
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Last week we were hiking in the woods.
All of a sudden we saw a bear in the distance.
All of a sudden we started falling down in a mudslide.
It turned and saw us too. We all slowly backed away and left. Luckily it didn't chase after us.
After we got to the botton, we saw a bear in the distance.We all slowly backed away and left.Luckily it didn't chase after us.
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Lucy wanted to go to a friends.
She was waiting for her grandpa to finish his lunch.
She decided to sneak away but got caught and was grounded for a month.
As she sat he offered her a sandwich. All Lucy wanted was to go to the friends. She waited thinking he ate way too slow.
As she sat grounded her parents offered her a sandwich.All Lucy wanted was to go to the friends.She waited and was thinking about eating.
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Seth had been interviewing for a new job for months.
One day he noticed that other job candidates all had briefcases.
He saw that the other candidates had suits and ties.
He decided that day that he too needed a briefcase. Seth bought a stylish briefcase for his resume and notepad. He was hired for the next job he interviewed for.
He decided that day that he too needed a suit and tie.Seth bought a stylish new suit.He was hired for the next job he interviewed for.
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Mike couldn't wait to play baseball like his big brother.
He was disappointed when he went to his first practice.
But his mother never allowed him because he was too skinny.
The ball was on a little stand. His brother told him that he started with t ball too. That made Mike feel much better.
The ball was on a little stand.His brother told him that he had been allowed to play t ball.That made Mike feel much worse.
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Sydnee wanted to sing songs for a living.
She had a beautiful voice but couldn't sing.
She was born mute and couldn't sing.
She practiced in front of the mirror for hours. She was finally able to sing a clear note. She can now sing beautifully but still needs more practice.
She pretended in front of the mirror for hours.She was finally able to lip-sync very well.She can now lip=sync beautifully but still needs more practice.
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Marcy was downloading some music.
She looked up every artist she wanted.
Then after spending hours on it, the music didn't download properly and she had to start over.
Then, she downloaded each of their albums. Finally, she put all of the music on her device. When she was done, she listened to it.
After many hours, she had downloaded each of their albums.Finally, she put all of the music on her device.When she was done, she listened to it.
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I was bored.
So I turned on the TV.
So I watched Game of Thrones all night.
However, nothing was on. I told my wife. She made me wash the dishes.
I had already seen it so it was kind of boring.I told my wife.She made me wash the dishes.
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John's neighbor Mister Frank was in his 80s.
He lived alone, sometimes having trouble getting around.
He enjoyed living in sunny Florida.
Eight inches of snow fell Saturday night. John got up early to shovel Mister Frank's sidewalk. Mister Frank was very grateful for John's help.
But even in Florida it still rained sometimes, and eight inches of rain fell Saturday night.John got up early to sweep Mister Frank's sidewalk.Mister Frank was very grateful for John's help.
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Payton was dating Nathan.
Nathan was a jerk.
Nathan is loyal.
He was always cheating. She really loved his brother. She dumped him and was very happy.
He was never cheating.She really loved his brother.She married him and was very happy.
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The local elementary school was having a musical performance.
Their only problem was that the auditorium had a broken pipe.
They played the performance in the school auditorium.
The music teacher was worried that they'd have to cancel the show. Fortunately, the local church offered their stage to the school. The school was able to put on its show, after all.
The music teacher did some last minute preparations.They were expected a large crowd.The musical performance was success.
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Sarah loved children and teaching.
After she graduated from college, she accepted a job as a teacher.
After she graduated from college, she took a backpacking trip around Europe.
The job wasn't what she thought it would be. The kids were disrespectful and rude, and she hated her job. Soon, Sarah did not love teaching anymore.
When she got back, the teaching job wasn't what she thought it would be.The kids were disrespectful and rude, and she hated her job.Soon, Sarah did not love teaching anymore.
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We played a lot of chess at work.
One day we had four players.
There were only two people at work each day.
One of the players was the mother of a young child. She was almost late getting her child from daycare She stopped playing chess with us.
The other player was the mother of a young child.She was almost late getting her child from daycareShe stopped playing chess with me.
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Amy wanted to open a cupcake shop in her town.
She only knew how to bake from a box, not from scratch.
She already knew how to bake from scratch.
She bought a cookbook and watched videos on YouTube. Amy bought the ingredients to make her first batch of cupcakes. Amy worked hard and was proud her cupcakes came out well.
She bought the ingredients and made how-to videos on YouTube.Amy finished to make her first batch of cupcakes.Amy worked hard and was proud her cupcakes came out well.
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A local festival was happening in my town.
I decided to go to it.
I decided not to go to it.
I showed up and it was very crowded. I watched all the bands play and met some people. Afterwards, I went home and was sad.
I showed up to a club instead and it was very crowded.I watched all the bands play and met some people.Afterwards, I went home and was sad.
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Molly was planning on making a soup.
She was using her grandma's recipe.
Her favorite soup was Alfredo chicken and broccoli.
One of the measurements was sort of confusing. Molly called her grandma to ask about it. Her grandma gave her the correct number.
One of the measurements was sort of confusing.It was her Grandma's recipe, so she called her to ask about it.Her grandma gave her the correct number.
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Sam was a safe cracker of much renown.
He'd never encountered a vault he couldn't penetrate.
He could not crack newer model vaults though.
The newly installed metal monster at First National beckoned him. He got in as easily as he thought he would. Sam didn't have a plan to deal with the guards waiting inside it.
The newly installed metal monster at First National beckoned him.It was as hard as he thought it would be.Sam didn't have a plan to deal with the guards who found him trying to break in.
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The Anderson Family loved to spend time together.
Each of the family members lived in different cities.
Each of the family members lived in the same neighborhood.
The distance made it difficult to spend a lot of time together. They decided to start planning an annual family getaway. They have now traveled to over 10 countries together!
The distance made it easy to come together and spend time as a family.They decided to start planning an annual family getaway.They have not traveled to over 10 countries together!
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Jimmy came up with an idea for a novel.
He sat down and began to sketch out his ideas for the story.
He shared the idea with his friend who decided to write the story.
When he had the story worked out, he began to write the story. After writing the story, the writer's computer broke randomly. The writer decided to give up on the idea for the novel.
His friend began to write the story.After writing the story, the writer's computer broke randomly.The writer decided to give up on the idea for the novel.
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Tim loses his job.
Then his girlfriend leaves him.
Then his girlfriend asks for his hand in marriage.
Two weeks later he wins 200 million in the lottery. His ex girlfriends calls and says she made a terrible mistake. He laughs at her and and hangs up the phone.
Tim is excited and says yes!Two weeks later they win the lottery.The money has greatly improved their lives.
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Matthew was playing in the football game on Saturday.
The two teams were tied near the end of the fourth quarter.
Matthews team was winning near the end of the fourth quarter.
Jacob threw the football into Matthew's hands. Matthew ran around the players on the other team towards the goal. He scored the winning touchdown and the crowd cheered loudly.
Jacob threw the football into Matthew's hands.Matthew ran around the players on the other team towards the goal.He scored another touchdown and the crowd cheered loudly.
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Last Friday, I was invited to a happy hour.
I learned a friend of mine was leaving my company.
They had booze and they were all sorts of people there.
I was initially surprised. Then I realized that several of my friends have my company recently. It got me thinking that I could use a new job.
I was surprised when I learned a friend of mine was leaving my company.Then I realized that several of my friends have my company recently.It got me thinking that I could use a new job.
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There was a heavy guy with a big beard.
A girl said she would date him if he trimmed it.
A girl said she would date him because she loves beards.
He went right away to a barber. The barber tried to trim it but it was too thick. The guy remained lonely to this day.
He went right away to fire his barber.The barber wanted to trim it but the heavy guy wanted it thick.The guy became happy with his new girlfriend.
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My father woke me up at 5 AM by slamming on the door.
I answered and told him to give me five minutes.
I answered and continue to sleep.
I splashed cold water on my face, threw on pants, and answered again. He told me he was just dropping off some mail and to go back to bed. If I had known that I wouldn't be up right now.
He splashed cold water on my face, threw on pants, and slammed again.He told me he was just dropping off some mail and to go back to bed.If I had known that I wouldn't be up right now.
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Erin wrote Cindy a note.
It talked about the boy she liked.
It talked about a band she liked.
The teacher found it and read it to the class. The boy heard and laughed. Erin was embarrassed.
The teacher found it and read it to the class.The class heard and laughed.Erin was embarrassed.
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Janice went to a friend's party.
Although she needed to study for a final exam, she stayed for a while.
She needed to unwind after all her a final exams, so she stayed for a while.
She ended up going home around 1 o'clock in the morning. She also ended up falling asleep when she got home since she was tired She got a phone call from her friend who told her that she overslept.
She ended up going home around 1 o'clock in the morning.She also ended up falling asleep when she got home since she was tired.She took advantage of her time off and slept in.
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Mary always day dreamed of the wildflowers that grew next door.
One day she decided to take her basket with her to pick some.
One day she decided to take her dog with her to look at some.
She spent a whole hour observing and picking the flowers. Her mom came outside and gasped. Mary didn't realize the flowers belonged to their neighbor!
She spent a whole hour observing the flowers while her dog trampled them.Her mom came outside and gasped.Mary didn't realize the lowers belonged to their neighbor.
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As a nurse for the elderly, I have dealt with all sorts of characters.
One lady in particular was quite a hoot!
One man was particular ridiculous to deal with.
Every morning I would bend over her to take her pulse. Like clockwork, she would touch my breast and ask if it was a sandbag. She has since passed on but everytime I see a sandbag, I think of her.
Every morning I would bend over him to take his pulse.Like clockwork, he would touch my breast and ask if it was a sandbag.He has since passed on, but every time I see a sandbag I think of him.
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I decided to go to Mardi Gras.
I took three of my friends.
I decided to go alone.
We made the 2 hour drive to New Orleans. We went to one parade. What we saw was unforgettable.
I made the 2 hour drive to New Orleans.I went to one parade.What I saw was unforgettable.
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Tom wanted a usb charger.
Tom visited several brick and mortar stores.
But he only had ten dollars and the one at the dollar store was fourteen dollars.
Tom was unsatisfied with the prices he saw. Tom browsed an online shopping site. Tom found a usb charger at a good price and bought it.
Tom was unsatisfied with the prices he saw.Tom browsed online shopping sites.Tom found a usb charger for less then 10 dollars and bought it.
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Tim wanted to watch a movie.
The disk seemed scratched.
The disk seemed brand new.
He was still able to make it play. Everything was fine until the end. It kept skipping and ruined the movie.
He started the movie.Everything was fine until the end.It kept skipping and ruined the movie.
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James had always wanted to work with food.
He researched different jobs in the field.
He searched for jobs in the bakeries.
James finally decided to become a waiter. He finds a job waiting tables at a small bistro. James is very pleased he found a job in the food industry.
James finally decided to become a waiter instead.He finds a job waiting tables at a small bistro.James is very pleased he found a job in the food industry.
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Lorraine wanted to draw a picture.
First she would need a piece of paper and a pencil.
She grabbed a paper and a pencil.
She asked her mother for the art supplies. Her mother gave her the paper and pencil so that she could draw. Lorraine drew a picture of herself and her mother smiling together.
She asked her mother for her pens too.Her mother gave her the pens so that she could draw.Lorraine drew a picture of herself and her mother smiling together.
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Stacy was excited to be going to the state fair.
She planned her day to take in every attraction.
She couldn't eat but was excited for the rides.
Then, Stacy smelled the aroma of deep-fried goodies. She stopped at each vendor to sample the wares. Two hours later, Stacy was back at the car with a belly ache.
Then, Stacy smelled the aroma of deep-fried goodies.She stopped at each vendor to sample the wares even though she wasn't supposed to.Two hours later, Stacy was back at the car with a belly ache.
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Mike loves to eat fish.
He decided he would catch his own.
But he decided he would never catch his own.
Mike bought a pole and a bucket of minnows. He went fishing and caught 12 bass. He cooked them and ate the delicious meats.
He went to the local fish market.He purchased 12 bass.He cooked them and ate the delicious meats.
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Gerald is very hungry.
He decides to make dinner.
Gerald decided to order pizza for dinner.
Gerald cooks a delicious stir fry of meat and vegetables. After eating he feels very full. Gerald is content now that he is no longer hungry.
Gerald cooks vegetables to put on the pizza himself.After eating he feels very full.Gerald is content now that he is no longer hungry.
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Patty wanted my pencil.
She asked to use it.
I let her use it but she didn't like it and gave it back.
She never gave it back. I confronted her. Patty claimed she lost it.
She only pretended to give it back.I confronted her.Patty claimed she lost it.
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Dan had been wanting to take his girlfriend out for a date.
He noticed that an ice skating rink opened up downtown.
He took her to a football game downtown and she hated it so he had to break up with her.
He took her to the rink to go skating. Dan had never been ice skating before, so he fell down a lot. He decided that next time, he would take his girlfriend to the zoo.
He took his new date to the rink to go skating.Dan had never been ice skating before, so he fell down a lot.He decided that next time, he would take his date to the zoo.
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Courtney has a boyfriend named Chandler.
Courtney just found out that she is pregnant.
Courtney just found out that she isn't his only girlfriend.
Courtney is happy until she finds out that the baby was miscarried. Chandler decides to break up with Courtney. Courtney is now very heartbroken.
Courtney is mad and very upset when she finds out that the baby was miscarried.Chandler decides to break up with Courtney.Courtney is now very heartbroken.
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Madelynn and Colby wanted to make craft's when it was raining outside.
They decided they would make a birdhouse for the bird's.
They decided they would make an ornate planter.
They gathered all of their material's and started building it. They finished their birdhouse and painted it for the bird's. After the rain stopped they put the birdhouse outside for them.
They gathered all of their material's and started building it.They finished their planter and painted it for the plants.After the rain stopped they put the planter outside.
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Danny wanted to head to the park.
He called his friends but none of them were available.
He called his friends and they agreed to go with him.
He went to the park alone. Danny walked 4 miles at the park. Danny was proud of his exercise while at the park.
He went to the park with his friends.Danny walked 4 miles at the park.Danny was proud of his exercise while at the park.
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Karen was invited to two different parties on the same day.
She wanted to attend both, but it was impossible.
So she decided to ask them if they would all just like to come over to her place to party instead.
She worried about it a lot. Finally, she contacted one friend and scheduled an outing with them. She was able to go to the other party without guilt.
She worried about whether people would like her idea.Finally, she contacted her friends and found out everyone was coming to her party.She was able to have her party without guilt.
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Doug had a terrible stomach ache that wouldn't go away.
He finally told him mom.
He finally told his mom, but she didn't believe him.
She could tell he was in a lot of pain so she took him to the ER. There they diagnosed him with appendicitis. He had to have surgery right away.
He told his dad, who took him to the ER.There they diagnosed him with appendicitis.He had to have surgery right away.
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Mary was interested in dining at a new restaurant in town.
She had called for weeks to try and get a reservation.
She forgot to call for a reservation.
After weeks of calling she was finally able to get a table. Mary ordered chicken and rice and received her chicken under-cooked. Mary was disappointed and left a bad review.
After weeks of waiting she was finally able to get a table.Mary ordered chicken and rice and received her chicken under-cooked.Mary was disappointed and left a bad review.
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Jeremy could tell that he was not well.
He made an appointment with his doctor.
He couldn't make an appointment with his doctor because he's on vacation.
The doctor prescribed Jeremy an antibiotic. He took the medicine exactly as prescribed. Jeremy is no longer ill.
The doctor would have prescribed Jeremy an antibiotic.He would have taken the medicine exactly as prescribed.But instead Jeremy is still ill.
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Haylee hates to do her taxes every year around April.
She has boxes of receipts and papers that she needs to go through.
She decided to hire an accountant to do her taxes for her.
She finally sat down and started making a list of her deductions. She put it away for a few weeks and then brought it back out. She sat down again and spent 4 hours finishing up this awful task.
The accountant asked her to sir down and make a list of her deductions.She gave it to the accountant and left him to do the rest.After 4 weeks she got her refund and felt relieved.
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I don't like writing my short stories on my computer.
I feel very distant from the typed words.
I feel very connected to the typed words.
Instead, I like to handwrite my work. I keep a journal and pencil with me at all times. But one time I lost the journal, and with it two weeks of work.
Instead, I like to use my typewriter.I keep a journal and pencil with me at all times.But one time I lost the journal, and with it two weeks of work.
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Gina had to get her phone back before her mom found out.
But the teacher insisted a parent had to pick it up.
After much begging, the teacher agreed to give it back.
Gina called her friend Pam who had also had a phone taken. Pam told Gina the teacher would never return her phone. Gina hung up more depressed than ever.
Gina talked to her friend Pam who had also had a phone taken.Pam told Gina the teacher would never return her phone, but Gina told her she would if she just begged.Gina walked away hoping Pam would get her phone back too.
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Ronda has many cats.
One of them was named Sasha Bebo.
Ronda cannot remember any of the cats names.
Sasha Bebo did not like people not even Ronda. Ronda always wondered what she was truly thinking. Sasha ran away 5 days later.
One cat did not like people not even Ronda.Ronda always wondered what she was truly thinking.That cat ran away 5 days later.
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I had gotten fired from my Job.
My phone was dead, and I couldn't use it.
At least my phone wasn't dead, that was a bright side.
My day was going horrible. I ended up talking to a homeless man who was sitting nearby. He was the best listener I've ever ran across.
My day was going better.I ended up talking to a homeless man who was sitting nearby.He was the best listener I've ever ran across.
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The Walker family went to the Christmas tree farm.
They were looking for the perfect tree!
They found an imperfect Christmas tree and were disappointed.
Suddenly, the children ran towards the biggest tree. It was the perfect Christmas tree! The Walker family tied it to their car and took it home.
Suddenly, the children ran towards the biggest tree.It actually turned out to be the perfect Christmas tree!The Walker family tied it to their car and took it home.
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Lou waited until the day of prom to get his hair cut.
He promised his girlfriend he would take care of it.
He asked his mother to cut his hair.
The barber sneezed when he was shaving his hairline. There was a huge swatch of hair missing from the back of Lou's head. His buddies teased him to no end at the dance that night!
His mom sneezed when she was shaving his hairline.There was a huge swatch of hair missing from the back of Lou's head.His buddies teased him to no end at the dance that night!
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An art student bought 10,000 rubber bands to make a sculpture.
He wrapped them around a large doll to make a human figure.
He wrapped them around a large doll, but they snapped.
The art piece was displayed in a gallery at a fancy show. Many people offered a lot of money for the work. The artist refused and kept the piece for himself.
It still worked, and the art piece was displayed in a gallery at a fancy show.Many people offered a lot of money for the work.The artist refused and kept the piece for himself.
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Jill did not like to eat salad.
But she needed to eat better so she tried to start.
But she ate it every day anyways to be healthy.
She went through five different dressings before she found the one. It took months, but now she eats salad regularly. Her cholesterol is way down as a result.
She went through five different dressings before she found the one.It took months, but she found a fat free version of her salad dressing.Her cholesterol is way down as a result.
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Kia was in school one day.
To her horror, she found that she had started her period!
To her horror, she foud out she had her first pimple.
She ran to the nurse and explained what happened. The nurse sent Kia home for a change of clothes. Kia went home gratefully to change her stained underwear.
She ran home and explained what happened.Her mom took Kia to the drugstore.Kia went home with her new medication.
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Amy's roommate Sue asked if she could wear Amy's favorite jeans.
Amy allowed Sue to wear the jeans hoping they would become friends.
Amy said no.
When sue returned she was in a bathing suit and had no jeans. Amy was questioned Sue about her jeans. Sue lost Amy's favorite jeans, and didn't seem to care.
When Sue returned she was wearing Amy's jeans.Amy was questioned Sue about her jeans.Sue wore Amy's favorite jeans without permission, and didn't seem to care.
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Tina had a daughter that was out of control.
Any thing Tina told her to do, she did the opposite.
Tina had to teach her a lesson for her daughter to follow her.
Tina married a stern man, named Jim. Tina's daughter listened to Jim. Tina was very happy.
Tina hired a stern babysitter, named Jim.Tina's daughter listened to Jim.Tina was very happy.
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Sarah noticed that there were many birds around her back yard.
She decided to purchase a bird feeder.
She decided to purchase a bird trap.
At first there were not many birds at the bird feeder. Sarah used a different type of bird seed. The new bird seed attracted many birds and even squirrels!
At first there were not many birds in the trap.Sarah used a different type of trap.The new trap caught many birds and even squirrels!
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Greg didn't like working in the auto warranty industry.
But he needed a job and those types of company are always hiring.
So he decided to find another job.
He spent two weeks studying the same script for the position. Suddenly his manager said he wasn't good enough and demoted Greg. A pushy, fat and black girl was Greg's manager so he quit.
He spent two weeks studying the same script for a new position.Suddenly his new manager said he wasn't good enough and fired Greg.A pushy, fat and black girl was Greg's manager that fired him.
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Faye needed to get the Christmas tree into the living room.
She tried to shove it through the front door.
She couldnt, it would not fit.
Next, she attempted to pull it through the back door. She then took a large rope and tied it as tight as she could. Faye is now enjoying eggnog while decorating the tree.
Next, she attempted to pull it into the garage.She then took a large rope and tied it as tight as she could.Faye is now enjoying eggnog while decorating the tree.
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Danny wanted to be the greatest magician who ever lived.
He talked his parents into getting him a magic set and lessons.
He read everything he could about magic, took lessons, and purchased tons of trick and got bored with it.
He spent countless hours practicing and failing. He started to grow weary, but his father talked him through it. He performed his first show and did everything perfectly.
Regardless, he spent countless hours practicing and mastering the craft.He started to grow weary, but his father talked him through it.He performed his first show and did everything perfectly.
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The raffle man came to town and sold tickets for a raffle.
Many people bought tickets because the prize was a car.
Many people bought tickets but they discovered it was a scam.
On the day of the drawing everyone awaited the results. The raffle man plunged his hand into the bowl of tickets. He pulled out ticket number 564 and the owner won.
On the day of the drawing everyone booed the results.The raffle man plunged his hand into the bowl of tickets.He pulled out ticket number 564 and the owner won.
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I placed my cup on the counter.
Everyone at the party were also placing their drinks to rest.
When I came back to get my cup, someone had thrown it away so I had to get another.
When I came back for my drink, it tasted funny. After looking into the cup, I realized that it was lake water. My cousin ended up taking my cup.
When I filled up my new cup it tasted funny.After looking into the cup, I realized that it was lake water.My cousin ended up taking my cup.