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Janice came into her new chemistry class.
She sat in the front to allow her to hear the professor properly.
She sat alone in the back to not draw attention to herself.
A strange person sat next to her and said hi. She was familiar with the person and asked who he is. He said that he used to be a good high school friend of hers.
A strange person sat next to her and said hi.She tried to ignore him.He said that he used to be a good high school friend of hers.
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My uncle owns a lake house.
He invited us to go out last weekend.
He told us not to come last weekend.
Everyone had a fun time playing on the boat and grilling out. I got a bit too sunburn. Other than that it was a great time with good people.
I was upset because everyone had a fun time playing on the boat and grilling out last time.I got a bit too sunburn.Other than that it was a great time with good people.
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I was driving home one day when I saw an injured duck by the road.
He was on his side, his left leg bent forward awkwardly.
He was on his side, and quickly died.
Sadly, this duck had been struck by a car, a hit and run. I took the duck home, binding his leg with coban, setting the leg. Hoppy the duck lives in our backyard now, doing fine with one leg.
Sadly, this duck had been struck by a car, a hit and run.I took the duck home and gave it a proper funeral.The duck is buried in our backyard now, with a little plaque in his memory.
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Bath ran outside to enjoy the snow.
She wasn't wearing snow pants because they didn't look cool.
She threw on her snow clothes.
She ran onto the snow mounds. She was told to get off because she had no snow pants. Beth whined that life was unfair.
She ran onto the snow mounds.She was told to come inside after several hours because dinner was ready.Beth headed inside, content and warm.
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An barn owl used to live in the tree in our yard.
At night, the owl would fly from its perch.
It hadn't been there for many nights though.
It swooped over the yard looking for mice. The owl would catch mice for its babies. Eventually we cut down the tree, and the owl left.
It would swoop over the yard looking for mice.The owl would catch mice for its babies.Eventually we had to cut down the tree, and that's why the owl left.
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Mark went to the store.
He found some new steak sauce that he was going to try.
He found some new ice cream he was going to try.
When he got home he cooked the steaks. He then tried the new steak sauce and shared with his wife. They both loved it and now but that sauce every time they shop.
When he got home he made a milkshake.He tried the new ice cream with the shake and shared with his wife.They both loved it and now they will keep buying that ice cream.
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Jill loved to talk on the phone.
She talked on the phone for three hours every night.
She talked on the phone for three hours every day, but never at night.
One night Jill lost her phone in her bedroom. She went outside and made three new friends that night. Jill realized that her phone wasn't as important as she once thought.
One day Jill lost her phone in her bedroom.She went outside and made three new friends that day.Jill realized that her phone wasn't as important as she once thought.
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Cole had been out of work for 6 months.
He began job searching more seriously.
He decided that he never wanted to work again.
Cole had an interview at a store. Cole was nervous but did his best. A week later he got a phone call that he was hired!
Cole had an interview at a store.Cole was nervous and didn't go.A week later he got a phone call that he wasn't hired!
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There was a lizard lying on the rock.
I wasn't sure if it was alive so I crept up to get a closer look.
I wasn't sure if it was alive, so I kept my distance.
When I got near, it didn't move. I figured it was sleeping, or maybe it was dead. Then, all of a sudden, it scurried away.
It didn't move as I stayed away.I figured it was sleeping, or maybe it was dead.Then, all of a sudden, it scurried away.
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Ryan's neighbor had two white poodles.
One day he walked by the yard and they were bright pink.
One day, he walked by and saw that they were neon yellow.
He went to the door to ask Miss Lindt what happened. She said they had been to the groomers that day. Some pink dye fell into the bathwater, dying their fur!
He went to the door to ask Miss Lindt what happened.She said they had been to the groomers that day.Some yellow dye fell into the bathwater, dying their fur!
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Three friends rode their jet skis down the coast of New Jersey.
There was a big wave that they all managed to ride on together.
There was a big storm one time an they could not ride on the water.
One friend fell off and made a great splash. The other two circled back and rescued him. They were more cautious after that.
One friend fell off and made a great splash.The other two circled back and rescued him.They were more cautious after that.
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Bob thought the scenery in West Texas was awful.
He bought four thousand acres of land.
He sold his four thousand acres of land.
He put in two roads. He incorporated the town of NoTrees. The scenery now consists of solid shade.
He moved, bought land, and there he put in two roads.He incorporated the town of Bountiful Trees.The scenery now consists of solid shade.
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Sam got himself something to drink.
He set it on the edge of the table.
He held onto it all night.
His cat got close to it. Sam told him to get away. The cat knocked over the drink anyway.
His cat got close to him.Sam told him to get away.The cat then ran away from him.
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I bought a new television for the big game.
The television got to my house just in time.
The television did not arrive to my house in time.
All of my friends came over and watched the game. Many of them commented on my new television. I am happy with my new purchase and I want to buy another.
All of my friends came over and we couldn't watch the gameMany of them were disappointed.I am angry my new TV didn't arrive in time and I won't use the company again.
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Ann decided to install the electrical wiring in the house.
She went to Home Depot to purchase all the materials.
She called someone from home depot to do it for her.
On the last day of installation, there was an accident. Ann crossed the wires, which caused an electrical sparks. Needless to say, Ann finally called for professional help.
On the last day of installation, there was an accident.The guy from home depot crossed the wires, which caused an electrical sparks.Ann was disappointed with her decision to use home depot.
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Darius had never participated in Halloween.
His father was a dentist and forbade him.
His father allowed him to participate this year.
Darius decided to sneak out of his house on Halloween. He dressed up as a pirate and scaled down his bedroom window. His father caught him and grounded him for two weeks.
Darius decided to dress up on Halloween.He dressed up as a pirate and went trick or treating past his curfew.His father caught him and grounded him for two weeks.
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Bill hates his job.
He can't bear the thought of going into work that day.
He decides to work at another new job.
Bob calls in sick even though he feels fine. When Bob's boss comes to check on him he realizes Bob is not sick. He fires Bob.
On the first day Bob calls in sick even though he feels fine.When Bob's boss comes to check on him he realizes Bob is not sick.He fires Bob.
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Jake had recently started playing the guitar.
He sounded really bad when he first tried to play.
He sounded really bad and quit playing guitar.
He practiced everyday after school. He eventually got better and better. Jake eventually got good enough to win the talent show at his school.
He decided to play trumpet instead and practiced every day.He eventually got better and better.Jake eventually got good enough to win the talent show at his school.
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Penny's father said he had a big surprise.
Penny and her family got in the car, and drove a long time.
Penny and her family took a short walk to the center of town.
Penny fell asleep in the back seat. When she woke up,they were pulling into an amusement park. Penny loved the surprise.
Penny felt sleepy on the short walk.When she looked up,they were walking into an ice cream parlor.Penny loved the surprise.
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I've always been a bookworm.
I've excelled at school with ease.
I've had trouble at school.
I decided to get my doctorate degree. I went through so many years of schooling. I finally got my PHD.
I tried to get my doctorate degree.I went through so many years of tutoring.I finally got my PHD.
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For the last couple of months I've been talking about my girlfriend.
I've mentioned how we met and how we love each other.
I've been talking about how we're about ready to break up with each other.
Some of you have asked to meet her. I understand the frustration but can't make that happen. I'm not sure if you guys are just in my imagination or she is.
Some of you have asked why we don't just break up already.I understand the frustration but I want to be sure.I'm not sure if you guys understand the emotional investment involved.
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Dan decided to dress as the Easter Bunny for his kids.
He picked up the costume his wife ordered online.
He picked up the mask his wife ordered online.
When he put the costume on it was too big. He went to the yard to see the kids wearing the hideously large suit. The children began screaming when they saw the monster bunny.
When he put the mask on it was too big.He went to the yard to see the kids wearing the hideously large mask.The children began screaming when they saw the monster bunny.
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Mandy's family was finally taking their long-planned beach vacation.
Mandy couldn't wait to swim and play.
Mandy hated being in the water.
However, a lifeguard announced that a shark had been spotted! In fact, all the nearby beaches were closed due to sharks! Although disappointed, Mandy became interested in marine biology.
A lifeguard announced that a shark had been spotted!In fact, all the nearby beaches were closed due to sharks!Mandy was interested in the shark and became interested in marine biology.
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Tad had recently joined a theater group in college.
He always wanted to act but decided to work backstage instead.
He always acted, but he wanted to work backstage instead.
During one play, the lead actor sprained an ankle and couldn't perform Tad, who had memorized the part by heart, auditioned for the lead. Tad passed the audition and finally got a chance to act in a play.
During one play, the lead actor sprained an ankle and couldn't perform.Tad, who had memorized the part by heart, auditioned for the lead.Tad failed the audition but was thanked for trying.
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Gina's poured dish soap on the sidewalk.
As she sprayed it with the hose it bubbled and foamed.
She rinsed it away with water.
Soon the gutter was full of foam. It began to back up into the grass. Soon there were large foamy peaks of soap on the grass and sidewalk.
Soon the gutter was full of foam.It began to back up into the grass.Soon there were large foamy peaks of soap on the grass and sidewalk.
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It's impossible to make money online.
But Charles is always looking for a way to make money online.
Charles did not find any way to make money online.
He found a service that let users promote dating websites and be paid. He signed up and promoted a dating service on social media. After six months Charles didn't make a single dollar from the service.
He didn't give up and found a service that let users promote dating websites and be paid.He signed up and promoted a dating service on social media.After six months Charles didn't make a single dollar from the service.
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The children wanted to collect fall leaves.
Their mother thought the local park would be the best place.
After filling a large bag with leaves from the backyard, they were tired and took a nap.
The children were excited to go for a walk in the woods. After parking the car, the mother sees a posted sign. The sign says that deer hunting is today, so the hike is off.
The children were napping in the car.After parking the car, the mother sees a posted sign.The sign says that deer hunting is today, so the trip is off.
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There was a new teacher teaching music class at school.
Gina liked the new teacher.
Gina hated the new teacher.
But she liked the old one better. The old one was out for the rest of the year sick. After 2 months Gina had forgotten about the sick teacher.
She liked the old one much better.The old one was out for the rest of the year sick.After 2 months Gina had forgotten about the sick teacher.
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One night Sarah forgot to set her alarm clock.
The next morning she woke up and panicked after looking at the time.
Luckily she happened to wake up minutes before her alarm would usually go off.
She rushed to brush her teeth and get dressed. Right as she was about to leave her Mom stopped her. Her mom told her that school was out that day.
She had plenty of time to brush her teeth and get dressed.Right as she was about to leave her Mom stopped her.Her mom told her that school was out that day.
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Sam had bad dreams every night.
He had dreams about failing in school.
He decided not to sleep that night.
He needed a solution. Sam decided to sleep with a nightlight. Sam never had a bad dream again.
He needed to find another solution.Sam decided to sleep with a nightlight.Sam never had a bad dream again.
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Anna saw a great alligator-pattern purse in a magazine.
She went to the boutique to buy it for herself.
Anna was a smart gal and made sure it was fake before she bought it.
There, she found it was made with real alligator skin! Anna was appalled at the animal cruelty. She decided not to buy the purse after all.
A few people thought it was made with real alligator skinAnna was appalled that people would think she supported animal cruelty.She decided to return the purse after all.
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One summer, Shay decided she wanted to learn to cook.
She tried watching cooking shows, but they weren't helpful.
She tried watching cooking shows, and they were very helpful.
Then she asked her mom and aunt for cooking tips. They helped her out and let her make practice meals. By Thanksgiving, she was skilled enough to cook her family dinner!
Then she asked her mom and aunt for cooking tips.They helped her out and let her make practice meals.By Thanksgiving, she was skilled enough to cook her family dinner!
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Sally goes to a school with lots of other kids.
Sometimes, she feels like the other kids are obnoxious.
Sometimes, she feels like the other kids are studious.
She told her friend who works there about how she felt. He told her she can use his classroom for her studies. She was very grateful.
She told her friend who works there about how she felt.He told her she can use his classroom for her studies.She was very grateful.
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I walked to the mailbox to see if I got any mail.
There was only bills and a single personal letter.
There were bills and lot of personal letters.
The letter was addressed to a person I didn't know. I ripped open the letter and read it anyway. I wrote back to the sender and told him to not bother me.
One of the letters was addressed to a person I didn't know.I ripped open the letter and read it anyway.I wrote back to the sender and told him to not bother me.
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I was nervous because it was my first day in High School.
I did not know anyone because I recently moved.
I knew a lot of people in the school.
Everybody seem to have their own group. Felt like I didn't fit in anywhere. It took me almost 4 months before I met people I could hang out with.
Everybody seemed to have formed their own groups.I felt like I didn't fit in anywhere.It took me almost 4 months before I fit in with people to hang out with.
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Today was Frank's day off.
Rather than being excited, he felt quite bored.
He enjoyed laying around the house.
Rather than staying at home, he decided to take a walk. He walked down the sidewalk and saw a beautiful red bird fly overhead. This was a rare sight so now he was not quite as bored.
Rather than going for a walk, he stayed hom.He gazed out the window, and saw a beautiful red bird fly past.This was a rare sight, so now he was happy he stayed home.
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Melba went to spend the night at her friend Christine's house.
The two girls got along well up until bedtime.
The two girls fought nonstop.
Christine wanted to finish reading a book rather than visiting. Carrie wasn't much into reading and she got very bored. Christine loaned her a book and now Carrie is an avid reader too.
Christine wanted to finish reading a book rather than visiting.Melba wasn't much into reading and she got very bored.Christine loaned her a book and now Melba is an avid reader too.
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Dee had lots of exams to study for.
He stayed up all night studying.
He blew off studying.
He was so tired the next day! But he grabbed a coffee and made it to every class. Thanks to his studying, Dee aced each exam!
He was so tired the next day!But he grabbed a coffee and made it to every class.Thanks to not studying, Dee failed most of his exams.
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Gina and Mary were in detention together.
They were texting each other secretly.
They were suddenly let out of detention.
They knew phones weren't allowed in detention. But it was so boring they didn't care. On their break the laughed because they outsmarted the teacher.
They knew phones weren't allowed in detention.But it was so boring, they didn't care.When they were dismissed, they laughed because they outsmarted the teacher.
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Tina ordered a toy set that she saw on the commercial.
The toy arrived within a week.
The toy never arrived.
She tried to set it up as soon as she opened it. Afterwards, she showed it to her child. When the child was playing with it, it broke instantly.
She tried to see what was the holdup.Afterwards, she was impatient and went to the store.When she got back home and the child was playing with it, it broke instantly.
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Kathy had a very big test in her history class.
She stayed up all night to study for it.
She was so nervous about the test.
When she went to take the test, she was confident she would do well. When she got the test, she didn't recognize any of the information! She had accidentally studied the wrong chapters.
When she went to take the test, she was nervous she would fail.When she got the test, she didn't recognize any of the information!She had accidentally studied the wrong chapters.
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Kenya threw an egg on the pan.
It began to fry from the melted butter.
It began to burn from the melted butter.
She placed the heat on low and walked away from the kitchen. The egg was burnt when she came back. However, her brother volunteered to eat it and said that it was good.
She placed the heat on low and walked away from the kitchen.The egg was even more burnt when she came back.However, her brother volunteered to eat it and said that it was good.
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Years ago, two countries were both determined to reach space.
Each wanted to beat the other.
They decided to collaborate.
One country managed to put a satellite and a person in space first. However, the other country managed to put a man on the moon first. Now, the two countries cooperate in matters of space exploration.
They managed to put a satellite in space.Then they managed to put a man on the moon.The two countries still cooperate in matters of space exploration.
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Jim was having his morning coffee at work.
He had an important presentation to give later that day.
It was a normal day for him with no meetings or presentations.
As he was typing, he accidentally spilled his coffee. His notes for his presentation got soaked with coffee. Jim had to print out another copy before his presentation.
As he was typing, he accidentally spilled his coffee.His keyboard got soaked with coffee.Jim had to get another keyboard from the supply room because it was ruined.
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Larry was baking cookies.
When they were done, he decided to take them out.
when they were done he let them cool in the oven.
He opened the oven door and reached for the cookie tray. But hot air from the oven irritated his eyes and face. And he dropped the cookies all over the floor.
He opened the oven door and reached for the cookie tray.But cool air from the oven soothed his eyes and face.And he places the cookies all over the counter.
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Mr B was an elementary school teacher.
But no matter how much he yelled, his students never behaved.
He never yelled because his students are well behaved.
One day, Mr B gave up. And he decided to let his students do whatever they wanted. But they felt strange because Mr B was so quiet.
One day, Mr B was tired.And he decided to let his students do whatever they wanted.They played quietly because they could tell Mr B was tired.
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Nadine set up the Christmas tree.
She strung the lights up first.
But, she couldn't find the lights.
Then, she strung some popcorn on it. After that, she added ornaments, candy canes and tinsel. Finally she put a star on top.
So, she strung some popcorn on it.After that, she added ornaments, candy canes and tinsel.Finally she put a star on top.
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Ben was skateboarding through campus.
He was going very fast.
He was going very slow and careful.
His wheel caught on a small rock. Ben crashed and scraped his knees. Ben rides more carefully now.
His wheel caught on a small rock.Ben crashed and scraped his knees.Ben rides exta carefully now.
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Gina was playing a hot song on her radio.
You could hear the song as you walked past her house.
She turned the song off when her cousins came over.
Her cousins came over to visit and heard the song playing. They were jealous they didn't have the song. That was what Gina had intended all along.
Her cousins came over to visit and she turned the song ogg.They had a really nice chat without distractions.That was what Gina had intended all along.
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Rita had just gotten her driver's license.
She really wanted a car of her own.
She already has a car of her own.
Her parents told her she had to save her money. She got a job at the local pet store to earn money for her car. Over time, she saved enough money to buy herself the car she wanted.
Her parents told her she had to save her money for gas.She got a job at the local pet store to earn money for gas.She was able to not worry about paying for gas anymore.
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Maya had a popular Youtube channel.
She had a goal to post a video every day.
Her subscribers asked her to set up a question-and-answer session.
Unfortunately, she had run out of ideas. Suddenly, she had the idea for a hair style tutorial. She filmed the video and then posted it.
Unfortunately, she had run out of time to put it into motion before her next planned release date.Instead, she fell back on her idea for a hair style tutorial that she'd had for some time.She filmed the video and then posted it.
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A king saw three drinks.
He asked his court jester to try each of them.
He asked his queen to try each of them.
The jester keeled over on the second drink. The king asked who had prepared the drinks. The king had the queen's mother killed.
The queen keeled over on the second drink.The king asked who had prepared the drinks.The king had the queen's mother killed.
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Jessi was painting a piece of furniture.
She accidentally bought enamel paint.
She accidentally ran out of paint.
Her dog knocked over the paint. Jessi tried to clean it up. Now there is a huge spot of red enamel paint on the carpet.
Her dog knocked over the furnitureJessi tried to clean it up.Now there is a huge spot of red enamel paint on the carpet.
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Joey was about to leave the house.
He realized that he did not have his phone.
He realized he did not have his wallet.
He looked under the couch, bed, and in the bathroom. The phone was not in any of those places! He found the phone in his jacket pocket!
He looked under the couch, bed, and in the bathroom.The wallet was not in any of those places!He found the wallet in his jacket pocket!
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Emily was terribly congested one day.
She went through bouts of runny and then stuffy nose.
She took some medication and felt better.
Emily tried a natural remedy. She put strong mint lotion on her cheeks and nose. Her sinuses cleared out within 30 minutes.
Emily tried a drugstore remedy.She put strong medication on her cheeks and nose.Her sinuses cleared out within 30 minutes.
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Lindy stole my turkey leg when we were in the park.
When I tried to grab it, she ran away.
When I said she could have it, she ran away.
Since she can run fast, I experienced some difficulty catching up. In addition, my right shoe opened from the inside out. I ended up falling on the ground.
Since she can run fast, I experienced some difficulty catching up.In addition, my right shoe opened from the inside out.I ended up falling on the ground.
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Sasha was at summer camp.
She and her friends were going to perform a dance for a recital.
She and her friends were going to sing for the talent show.
They were on stage in the middle of dancing. Suddenly, Sasha fell during a move. Luckily, she got back up and they were able to finish the dance.
They were on stage in the middle of singing.Suddenly, Sasha fell during a song.Luckily, she got back up and they were able to finish the song.
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Khalid has been practicing his jump shot every day.
He really wants to make a difference for his team.
He really wants to make the same for his team.
They had a game last Saturday and the scores were very close. Right before the buzzer, Kalid made a shot and it went in! He won the game for his team and realized all his hard work paid off.
They had a game last Saturday and the scores were very close.Right before the buzzer, Kalid made a shot and it went in!He won the game for his team and realized all his hard work paid off.
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Wayne wanted to be a famous rapper.
He had a tough life on the streets.
He had it easy his entire life.
He wrote a song about his troubles in life. He performed the song to a judge at an audition. Wayne eventually got signed onto a record label.
He wrote a song about fake troubles in his life.He performed the song to a judge at an audition.Wayne eventually got signed onto a record label.
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I collect original comic strip art.
They are pencil and ink drawings that are xeroxed for production.
They are watercolor drawings that are only available online.
The artwork from the Smith Family comic strip was on sale this week. It was marked down to $35 from $40. Since I liked this strip, I bought a piece.
The artwork from the Smith Family collection was on sale this week.It was marked down to $35 from $40.Since I liked the artwork I bought a piece.
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My body was getting very out of shape.
I had to start a workout routine.
I decided to skip one meal per day.
I woke up every day and jogged and did sit ups. I kept this up for weeks and increased the difficulty. After weeks, I began to feel really great.
I also woke up every day and jogged and did sit ups.I kept this up for weeks and increased the difficulty.After weeks, I began to feel really great.
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Tom was a middle school student.
His neighbor was one year older than him.
His neighbor was a 92 year old man.
His neighbor had a trampoline in their backyard. They had fun wrestling each other and playing on the trampoline. Tom eventually got a trampoline by asking his parents for one.
His neighbor had chairs in their backyard.They had fun sitting with each other and talking.Tom eventually got a chair by asking his parents for one.
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Sam was rushing to get to work since he was late.
He ran to his car, forgetting to call his office.
He ran to the train station, forgetting to call his office.
On the highway he tried to get hold of his secretary. He was distracted by trying to make his phone call. Because of his distraction, he got into a wreck and died.
On the way he tried to get hold of his secretary.He was distracted by trying to make his phone call.Because of his distraction, he missed his stop.
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One of my favorite dishes is pizza.
My friends and I decided to make pizza for our families.
We decided to order pizza online.
We got together over the weekend and got everything together. When we finished the pizzas, we handed them around. The pizzas were a hit with everyone.
We got together over the weekend and got everything together.When the pizza arrived we handed them around.The pizzas were a hit with everyone.
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Emma had been trying to pull her loose tooth out for days.
She was afraid to pull it quite hard enough to get it out.
She tied a string to the doorknob and jerked it out.
Her parents kept trying to let them help but she said no. One evening her brother gave her a wad of bubblegum. She felt a tug as she was chewing as her tooth came out in the gum.
Her parents kept trying to get her to let them help but she said no.One evening she had another loose tooth, so her brother gave her a wad of bubblegum.She felt a tug as she was chewing as her tooth came out in the gum.
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I love sugar and candy.
I eat a honey bun after every meal.
I eat a honey bun as a special, rare treat.
I just can't resist the temptation of a treat. I'm now regretting my sweet tooth. I have an enormous, painful cavity.
I just can usually resist the temptation of a treat.I'm happy with my lack of sweet tooth.I don't have any enormous, painful cavities.
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Emma and Lily wanted money for school shopping.
They decided to open up a day camp for kids.
They decided to ask their parents for money.
They handed out fliers to parents. A few parents decided to let their kids go. The girls set up a fun camp and ended up making tons of money.
They handed out thank you cards to their parents.Their parents decided to let their kids go.The girls had a fun shop.
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Martha was cleaning her apartment.
Her brother helped her vacuum.
Her brother had broken her vacuum cleaner.
Martha heard a loud thud coming from her vacuum cleaner. A metal toy had gotten stuck inside. Martha had to clean out her vacuum cleaner with a brush.
Martha heard a loud thud coming from her vacuum cleaner when she tried turning it on.A metal toy had gotten stuck inside.Martha had to clean out her vacuum cleaner with a brush.
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Elle had visited Jill's house a few times.
She never saw what was sleeping inside the cage in her room.
She refused to stay the night.
When she spent the night, she got to meet the nocturnal occupant. Around 10pm, Jill opened the cage door. An adorable little furry animal with big eyes jumped out.
When came over at night, she got to meet the nocturnal occupant.Around 10pm, Jill opened the cage door.An adorable little furry animal with big eyes jumped out.
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Marge woke up to the sound of a mouse in her house.
She set out a trap with a sticky surface to catch the pest.
She went looking for it and caught the mouse with her hands.
Marge was pleased to find the mouse stuck on the trap. She went outside and shook the trap until the mouse was free. The mouse paused a moment before running back in Marge's house.
Marge was pleased to have caught the mouse.She went outside and set the mouse free.The mouse paused a moment before running back in Marge's house.
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Bill had a bad day at work.
He was at the grocery store.
He decided not to go to the grocery store.
He didn't have much money He decided to buy beer instead of milk. It helped him feel better if at least for a night.
He didn't have much money.He decided to buy ice cream instead of milk.It helped him feel better if only for a night.
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Bo decided to go fishing.
While out on the ocean, his fishing boat lost power.
His boat had a dead engine before leaving dock.
Bo's boat drifted south for a couple of days. When another boat finally spotted Bo, it was a pirate ship. Bo and the pirates now travel the world plundering other boats.
It took Bo a couple of days to fix the engine.When the engine was repaired, Bo finally was able to fish in the ocean.Bo caught a lot of fish.
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One Saturday spring morning, I loaded up to play golf with the guys.
When I got to the course, I was surprised to see an ambulance there.
When I got to the course, I was surprised to see it was empty.
One of my friends was lying on the ground with a blanket covering him. The paramedics loaded my friend into the ambulance, taking him away. When I visited him at the hospital, the nurse said he will be okay.
Surprisingly, I saw one of my friends was lying on the ground with a blanket covering him.The paramedics loaded my friend into the ambulance, taking him away.When I visited him at the hospital, the nurse said he will be okay.
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The girls in town formed a new soccer team.
They decided to practice two times a week.
They decided they didn't need to practice at all.
Each time they would work on a different skill. The new soccer team showed improvement quickly. Because of their hard work, they won their first game.
Instead, they decided to spend time to work on a different set of skills.The new soccer team showed more creativity.Because of their hard work, they were very entertaining.
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Paul had to take out the garbage to the curb.
He emptied all his small garbage cans into a large garbage can.
He took several small garbage cans and left them on the curb.
He then took the large can out to the curb. Once the garbage man came, he brought his empty can back inside. Paul put a new bag in the can and then washed his hands.
Then he took the large can out to the curb.After the garbage man came, he brought his empty can back inside.Paul put a new bag in the can and then washed his hands.
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Sally's child lost her toy teddy bear at the mall.
Sally called the stores in the mall where they visited.
Sally called her mom and told her all about it.
One of the stores had the bear. Sally and her child drove to the mall and got the bear. They drove home and had dinner and went to bed.
Her mom found out that one of the stores had the bear.Sally and her child went to the store and got the bear.They drove home and had dinner and went to bed.
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Sandy was awoken by a terrible dream.
Sandy told her father about the bad dream.
Sandy told her mother about the bad dream.
He assured her that it was just a bad dream and meant nothing. Sandy gave her father a big hug and kiss. After he left, Sandy eventually feel back asleep.
She assured her that it was just a bad dream and meant nothing.Sandy gave her mother a big hug and kiss.After she left, Sandy eventually feel back asleep
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Becca just got done making muffins.
They were blueberry her favorite.
They were strawberry her favorite.
The opened her mouth and took a big bite out of one. The berries were still hot and it scorched her tongue. Her tongue was numb for several hours.
She opened her mouth and took a big bite out of one.The strawberries were still hot and it scorched her tongue.Her tongue was numb for several hours.
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Josh dropped his phone on the concrete.
The screen on his phone was shattered.
Thankfully the screen on his phone was not shattered.
Josh decided that it was time for a new phone. He went to the store to look at all his options. Josh bought a new phone.
Josh decided that it was time for a phone case.He went to the store to look at all his options.Josh bought a new phone case.
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Derek made a New Year's resolution to become a better batter.
He purchased a subscription to a batting practice range.
He purchased a subscription to Baseball Digest.
He went to it every day. A year went by, and Derek kept at it. Today Derek's able to hit the ball every time he swings.
He read it and practiced his swing every day.A year went by, and Derek kept at it.Today Derek's able to hit the ball every time he swings.
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Bob is a construction worker who builds houses.
He uses teamwork with his friends to build homes.
He works hard and long hours but he is successful and was able to retire.
The people appreciate his work. The people give him money. Bob is a happy person.
The people appreciated all his works.The people gave him money.Bob is a happy person.
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My friend loved to play the lottery.
He asked me if I wanted to play.
We both loved to play the lottery.
I said no. I calculated the odds of winning and I showed him the number. He realized the lottery was not in his favor and he quit playing it.
We went to crunch some numbers.I calculated the odds of winning and I showed him the number.We realized the lottery was not in his favor and he quit playing it.
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Rick was great with the ladies.
He always knew what to say.
He wanted to find one to settle down with.
And how to approach different females. But it is now many Years past his prime. He lives alone now as an old man.
He didn't know how to approach different females.And is now many Years past his prime.He lives alone now as an old man.
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I used to wonder how me and my son's mother would break up.
One winter evening, close to Christmas, I found out.
I found out when she passed away.
She made me upset by calling a guy and I drug her out my front door. Next, she put dents in my new car with the heel of her shoe! So I called the police on her and we never spoke again.
She had been calling a guy and I found him at my front door.Next, he put dents in my new car with the heel of his shoe!So I called the police on him and we never spoke again.
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Lana and Nicole were always good friends.
They shared everyday and every activity together.
They lost touch when Nicole moved away.
When they grew older, they shared friends. But Lana crossed the line and shared Nicole's Boyfriend. Though hurt Nicole forgave her to save their friendship.
When they grew older and reconnected they shared friends.But Lana crossed the line and shared Nicole's Boyfriend.Though hurt Nicole forgave her to save their friendship.
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Chad's favorite band was Creed.
Chad found out they would be in concert next week.
Chad found out they had broken up.
Chad decided he would purchase tickets for the concert. However, Chad quickly found out the tickets were sold out. Chad was dismayed that he would not be able to see the concert.
Chad decided he would follow a tribute band.However, Chad couldn't find any concerts that were local.Chad was dismayed that he would not be able to see the concert.
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Paul likes to collect comic books.
One of his favorites is Batman.
One of his favorites is Superman.
Paul has over 500 Batman comic books. He keeps his books inside of plastic bags with cardboard backs. Paul won't let anyone touch them without gloves.
Paul has over 500 Superman comic books.He keeps his books inside of plastic bags with cardboard backs.Paul won't let anyone touch them without gloves.
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Jane received a tablet for her birthday.
Her brother dropped some books on it on accident.
She accidentally dropped it.
They had to send it back to the manufacturer. They were able to get a replacement because of insurance. Her brother promised to be more careful from now on.
They had to send it back to the manufacturer.They were able to get a replacement because of insurance.She promised to be more careful from now on.
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Tito challenged his dad to a tennis match.
He was only 12 and he was sure his dad would win.
He was stronger than his dad and was sure he would win.
But he made his dad promise not to go easy on him anyways! Then the two males started playing tennis. To Tito's surprise, he beat his dad!
But he made his dad promise to play his hardest with him anyways.Then the two males started playing tennis.To Tito's surprise, his dad beat him.
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Ed had a trophy.
It was for tennis back in the day.
It was in the trophy case that Ed never opened or touched.
He picked up the trophy to remember the past. But it slipped from his hands. And broke into 3 pieces on the ground.
He looked at the trophy to remember the past.But it slipped from his mindAnd he won 3 more trophies.
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George was participating in a secret santa in school.
He arrived the day of the event with his gift.
He skipped the day of the event with his gift.
Everyone began exchanging gifts. When it was over, George had no gift. It turned out that there was a mistake, and George was never matched.
Everyone began exchanging gifts.When it was over, the kid who George had received had no gift.It turned out that a teacher brought an extra present, because George was never reliable.
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William was a young boy on his way to school.
He walked to class and sat in his seat.
He walked to class but got lost.
His teacher told them they will be having a surprise pizza party. William and his classmates went outside to play on the playground. When they came back inside, they had pizza and soda waiting for them.
Yesterday his teacher told them they will be having a surprise pizza party.William was upset that his classmates went outside to play on the playground without him.He was sad that when they went back inside they would have pizza and soda waiting for them.
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Frank went to call his boss to inform her that he was sick.
He picked up his phone but dropped it immediately into the sink.
He called in and got time off.
His phone malfunctioned and he couldn't use it. Without any way of calling in, Frank went to work sick. Frank got everyone in the office sick too.
His phone malfunctioned and he couldn't use it to call a doctor.Without any way of calling in an appointment, Frank went to the doctor office sick.Frank got everyone in the office sick too.
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Frank's birthday was coming up.
He wanted to throw a party.
He wanted to go shopping for his present to himself.
He was afraid no one would show up. He nervously passed out invites. Many people came and they had fun!
This was because he was afraid no one would show up.He nervously passed out invites.Many people came and they had fun!
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Ronnie just went through a tough breakup.
He drove to the beach by himself.
He was relieved and went to a party with friends.
It was around sunset. He looked at the ocean. He felt more at ease.
It was around sunset.He looked at his friends.He felt more at ease.
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Gina was a new girl on a private, elite college campus.
She got invited to a costume party her first week there.
She was never invited to a costume party.
Gina was excited, putting extra effort into her zombie look. When Gina arrived at the party she felt like an idiot. She had been pranked, as it wasn't a costume party!
Gina was sad, putting no effort into her zombie look.When Gina heard about the party she felt like an idiot.She had been pranked, as it wasn't a costume party!
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Zach and Kate are moving to Hawaii.
They plan to build a yurt to live in.
They plan to build a mansion to live in.
Kate called me today and we met for coffee. She showed me pictures of the type of yurt they plan to build. I can't imagine living in a tent permanently!
Kate called me today and we met for coffee.She showed me pictures of the type of mansion they plan to build.I can't imagine living in a place so big!
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Larry loved margaritas at his local bar, but they were expensive.
One day a friend recommended Larry try making margaritas at home.
So he always went during happy hour when they were only one dollar.
He bought limes, tequila, and orange liqueur to make margaritas. Larry found that his homemade margaritas were delicious. Now Larry loves having margaritas at home instead of the bar.
He loved limes, tequila, and orange liqueurLarry found that happy hour margaritas were delicious.Now Larry loves having margaritas at the bar.
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Susan works hard at her job, but her coworkers don't like her.
Susan has a showering problem.
Susan has a hearing problem.
Her hygiene is very bad. Susan is repeatedly talked to about her hygiene. Susan loses her job.
Her hearing is very bad.usan is repeatedly talked to about her hearing.Susan loses her job.
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Hank walked through his garden on a hot day.
The sun began to bother him.
The sun felt good on him.
Hank stopped by some sunflowers for shade. He took out his knife and cut a sunflower off. He then wore the flower as a hat.
Hank stopped by some sunflowers.He took out his knife and cut a sunflower off.He then wore the flower as a hat.