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My friend Sue flew from Boston to Florida last week.
Her mother turned 80.
Her mother had passed away.
Sue and her brother were supposed to go. Her brother got sick, so Sue went alone. Sue was glad to surprise her mom.
Sue and her brother were supposed to go.Her brother got sick, so Sue went alone.Sue was sad to have to mourn her mom.
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Stan was cooking home alone one night.
He lost track of the food while watching television.
He turned off the oven when the food was done and ate while watching television.
It caused a big fire. He tried to handle it but it got out of control. He lost everything he ever owned except for his car.
It caused a big fire because he actually hadn't turned it completely off.He tried to handle it but it got out of control.He lost everything he ever owned except for his car.
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Clare was sick of seeing the bigoted Facebook posts her family made.
She had tried friendly corrections.
Clare decided she wouldn't be a part of it and unfriended her guilty family members.
They didn't agree with her stance. The posts continued to litter her Facebook wall. Finally, Clare decided to just ignore their inane posts.
They were upset she unfriended them.The posts stopped littering her Facebook wall.Clare was happy with her decision.
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I went to see my long-distance girlfriend in New York.
The plane ride was agonizing but exciting!
I was moving out there to be with her.
When we met in the airport, I was terrified. However, things turned out great, and we had an amazing time. I flew back home with a renewed hope for our relationship.
When we met in the airport, I was terrified.However, things turned out great.I flew back home to visit with renewed hope for our relationship.
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Kim wanted to throw up her dinner.
She decided she would try to make herself vomit.
She decided to take a pill that would make her vomit.
She put her finger down her throat. She began to gag, but nothing came up. After 3 attempts she decided to try something else.
It wasn't working so she put her finger down her throat.She began to gag, but nothing came up.After 3 attempts she decided to try something else.
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Sam was at the store looking to buy a television.
He found one he liked and then looked it up online.
He did a lot of research and decided to buy one from Amazon who offered a free extended warranty.
He decided to buy it for a cheaper price online. Before he did a store employee told him they price matched. Sam bought it in the store instead.
He considered buying it from a cheaper retailer online.Before he did, he saw a banner that said Amazon would price match.Sam bought it on Amazon instead.
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Rose wanted to learn to dance ballet.
But she was so clumsy and had two left feet!
But she was so graceful she barely needed any instruction.
Then a friend suggested she try yoga to limber up. The stretches and poses soon had Rose graceful and strong. The yoga helped her excel in her ballet classes!
Then a friend suggested she try yoga.The stretches and poses soon had Rose graceful and strong.The yoga helped her excel in her ballet classes!
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Every Easter since I was a child, we go to my grandmother's house.
She has a big celebration with breakfast and an easter egg hunt.
Sadly, last year was the last time we had it before she passed.
Everyone gets an Easter basket full of candy and little toys. I bring my children to my grandmother's house now to celebrate. The tradition of Easter celebration lives on through many generations.
Everyone used to get an Easter basket full of candy and little toys.I used to bring my children to my grandmother's house every year.Now the tradition of Easter celebration lives on through my generation.
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Garen was a sad boy.
He had no kitty to play with.
His parents bought him a puppy to play with.
Out of the blue, he encounter a random kitty in the street. Garen fought the kitty to make it his pet. Garen won and now has a pet and no longer sad!
Out of the blue, he encounter a random kitty in the street.Garen thought the kitty would make a good friend his puppy.Garen grabbed him and now his puppy has a friend and no longer sad!
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Ralph loved Papa John's pizza.
He had forgotten he had signed up for their rewards program.
He liked it because Peyton Manning owned the restaurant but then he sold it and Ralph bought Dominos next time.
When he logged into his account he saw he had 20 free pizzas due. Ralph threw a party and got all 20 pizzas free. The next day, Ralph ate at Papa John's again.
When he logged into his account he saw he had 20 free pizzas due.Ralph threw a party and got all 20 pizzas free.The next day, Ralph ate at Dominos again.
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Samantha went out driving one night.
Along the way, a deer ran out in front of her car.
Along the way, a bear walked out in front of her car.
Samantha slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. Her car was totaled and the deer was dead. Samantha was traumatized, and called 911.
Samantha slammed on the brakes, but it was too late.Her car was totaled and the bear was dead.Samantha was traumatized, and called 911.
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Tina wanted to save one hundred dollars for a vacation.
She was really broke.
She already had ninety dollars.
She decided to open up a savings account. Every month she took 25 dollars out of her check. In four months she could pay for her vacation!
She decided to open up a savings account.Every month she took 5 dollars out of her check.In 2 months she could pay for her vacation!
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There was a girl who had very long hair.
It was black and soft.
It was short ans spiky.
But her hair always got everywhere. One day I found one of her hairs in my soup. It was very long and got down my throat.
But her hair always got everywhere.One day I found one of her hairs in my soup.It was very short and got down my throat.
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There was a sad girl at the park.
Everyone knew she was sad.
Everyone knew she was just being dramatic.
One day a man walked up to her. He gave her a big hug. The rest of her day was better.
One day a man walked up to her.He gave her a big hug.It didn't help, since she was being dramatic.
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I wasn't feeling too well last weekend.
I went to the doctor to see if something was wrong.
I stayed in bed because something was wrong.
They told me it was a cold. After giving me some medicine I headed home. I felt better the next day!
I decided to go to the doctor.I was told it was a cold and given medicine to take home.I felt better the next day!
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I got to work today and saw a huge stack of files.
I looked through and noticed those files are old.
I looked through and noticed those files are new, and in use.
My coworker came in and looked through the files with me. We realized that we need a new system for doing files. We decided to leave those alone and start on new ones.
My coworker came in and looked through the files with me.We realized that we need a new system for doing files.We decided to leave those alone and invent a new system.
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Maggie was making french toast for her husband.
She made it using her tried and true family recipe.
She decided to make eggs and bacon instead.
Then, she brought it to her husband. He took a bite and realized that it was soggy. Maggie checked and realized that she had messed up the measurements.
Then, she brought them to her husband.He took a bite and realized that the eggs weren't done.Maggie checked and realized that she had messed up the timer.
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Kathy had planned a trip to the coast of Florida.
This meant she would be getting aboard an airplane for the first time.
She had flown there many times in the past.
She arrived early to assure her spot on the plane. As they took off she enjoyed watching the ground underneath go past. She had arrived with no issue's and decided to plan another trip.
She arrived early to assure her spot on the plane.As they took off she planned wher she would go this time around.She arrived with no issues and set off to enjoy her vacation.
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Gina was at her local bank.
She was awaiting a manager.
She needed to get a loan to help pay her bills while she was going to school.
He was to interview her for a job. But he was running late. After 20 minutes of waiting the manager was finally ready.
She had to have an interview with the manager.But he was running late.After 20 minutes of waiting the manager was finally ready.
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I invited 20 friends to my 17th birthday party.
The party was at my house.
The party was canceled suddenly.
Once the party started only 10 people were there. I called one friend who informed me everyone else was another party. I was extremely hurt.
We rescheduled it, and once the party started only 10 people were there.I called one friend who informed me everyone else was another party.I was extremely hurt.
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Bill and Molly were sitting on a bench by a lake.
Molly took bread from her pocket and wanted to feed the ducks.
Molly took bread from her pocket and threw it away.
Bill pointed to a sign that said feeding ducks was prohibited. Molly returned the bread to her pocket and they both stood to leave. They enjoyed walking around the lake a few times before going home.
Bill pointed to a sign that said that littering was prohibited.Molly picked the bread up and return it to hes pocket.They enjoyed walking around the lake a few times before going home.
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My grandmother and I used to go to the park for picnics.
She would always bring my favorite kind of pastry.
She would never bring anything to the picnic.
One picnic, she forgot the pastries, and thought I would be upset. I told my grandmother that wasn't important. The important part was just spending time with her.
I was always hungry but didn't worry about it.I told my grandmother that wasn't important.The important part was just spending time with her.
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Thomas had a tree in his yard that needed to be chopped down.
The tree had grown tall and stretched over his house.
He made a deal with neighbors to chop it down and they could have it for firewood.
Thomas was afraid that a branch would break and damage his roof. He took an ax from his garage and chopped down the tree. Now Thomas would not have to worry about the tree falling on his roof.
Thomas wanted it chopped down because he was afraid that a branch would break and damage his roof.His neighbors took axes from their garage and chopped down the tree.Now Thomas would not have to worry about the tree falling on his roof.
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Francis went to a tropical island over the summer.
While he was there, a storm came and there was a lot of flooding.
While he was there, the sun was out and there was a lot of sunshine.
Francis was stuck outside with nowhere to go. To avoid the water, he had to climb to the roof of a building. He was stuck on the roof until a helicopter came and picked him up.
Francis was outside with nowhere to go.To avoid the sun, he had to hide under the roof of a building.He was stuck under the roof until the sun went down.
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Todd was a hunter.
He bought a new beagle to train for raccoon hunting.
He bought a new hound dog to train for raccoon hunting.
He took out the beagle one night to track down a raccoon. The beagle started chasing it's own tail instead. Todd walked back to the truck despondently.
He took out the hound dog one night to track down a raccoon.The hound dog started chasing it's own tail instead.Todd walked back to the truck despondently.
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Xiao sat on the steps of the old school house.
She was the fastest runner in the whole class but that didn't matter.
She decided she was going to run to win regardless of what the class thought about it.
She wasn't about to face the laughter of her classmates if she won. They would chant her name for the rest of the day. Xiao didn't like chips but she especially hated cheetos!
She was about to face the laughter of her classmates if she won.They would chant her name for the rest of the day.Xiao didn't like chips but she especially hated cheetos!
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My dorm mates were incredible pranksters.
One day they filled a thirty gallon Rubbermaid trash can with water.
One day they filled a thirty gallon Rubbermaid trash can with silly string.
The opened the laundry room door, propping the can on the door's top. As the floor manager entered the laundry room, they nudged the door. The entire thirty gallons poured down on the manager in an icy flood!
The opened the laundry room door, propping the can on the door's top.As the floor manager entered the laundry room, they nudged the door.The entire thirty gallons poured down on the manager in a stringy flood!
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Ava was addicted to crack.
She wanted to get clean for her kids.
She didn't want to get clean for anyone.
She went to rehab. Afterwards, she attended counseling sessions. Her kids were very proud of her.
Her family finally forced her into rehab.Afterwards, she attended counseling sessions.Her kids were very proud of her.
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Dora's son surprised her by joining band.
Then, he came home saying he was going to play a solo.
Then, he came home saying he was going to play football instead.
Dora listened to him rehearse, always messing up one note. In the audience, Dora waited for her son to play. Dora forgot about the messed up note when she heard the applause.
Dora watched him practice, always messing up a play here and there.During the big game, Dora waited for her son to play.Dora forgot about the messed up plays when she heard the applause.
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Sara was tired of being alone in her house.
She went to the animal shelter to look around.
She went to an adoption agency for newborn babies.
After a little while she saw a kitten and fell in love. She filled out the paperwork and took the kitten home. After getting home she realized she would no longer be alone.
After a little while she saw a boy and fell in love.She filled out the paperwork and took the boy home.After getting home she realized she would no longer be alone.
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Sam had an important job interview.
He had to clean his suit before the interview.
He had a clean suit ironed and ready to go.
He took his suit to the dry cleaners. He picked it up a few hours later. He was able to ace his job interview with his fresh look.
He went to get a fresh haircut.He put on his suite and felt great.He was able to ace his job interview with his fresh look.
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Stan bought a new lava lamp.
It was really neat looking for a day.
It was broken and never turned on.
After that Stan noticed that the bulb burned out. He tried to replace it. But he wound up returning it instead.
After that Stan noticed that the bulb burned out.He tried to replace it.But he wound up returning it instead.
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People considered Irving to be fancy.
He produced a music magazine and also modeled in it.
He produced a music video and also modeled in it.
People advised him not to appear in his own magazine. At a car show, Irving was very popular and attractive to girls. Because he modeled in his own magazine, he couldn't promote it.
People advised him not to appear in his own video.At a car show, Irving was very popular and attractive to girls.Because he modeled in his own video, he couldn't promote it.
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A young woman wearing a dark dress bumped into a stranger.
She hadn't realized it, but she dropped her purse in the collision.
She apologized and kept on walking.
The stranger picked it up and left it with a police officer. Later, the woman called the police reporting her purse stolen. They told her about the man turning it in and she retrieved it.
She didn't notice that she had dropped her purse in the collision..Later, the woman called the police reporting her purse stolen.They told her about the man turning it in and she retrieved it.
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Martin was walking to school.
He peered inside a neighbor's house.
He saw a neighbor looking at him.
His neighbor Mister Green was having sex with another woman. Martin called Mister Green's wife and told her. Martin smiled because he loved to interfere in other's business.
His neighbor Mister Green was staring at him while having sex with another woman.Martin called Mister Green's wife and told her he was cheating and that he was really weird.Martin smiled because he loved to put an end to creeps.
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Tim was late for work in the morning.
He was multi-tasking while driving.
He stopped to read the newspaper while walking.
He hadn't been able to eat breakfast. He was trying to eat cereal when he crashed. He was decapitated instantly.
He hadn't been able to catch up on the news.He was trying to read when a car crashed into him.He was decapitated instantly.
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It had been a long hard winter.
Sara could not wait for spring to come.
Sara could not stand spring and wished for a longer winter.
Then one day she saw something in her garden. A tulip bulb was beginning to bloom. Sara rejoiced at this first harbinger of spring!
Then one day she saw something in her garden.A tulip bulb was beginning to bloom.Sarah realized that spring had its charms as well!
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Jack grew tired of waiting for help as he eyed the large box.
The sooner that was put away the sooner he could go home.
He asked a stranger passing by to help him lift it.
As he lifted it alone, he felt something pull in his back. Jack had to go to massage therapy that afternoon. He arrived home much later than normal.
As they lifted it, he felt something pull in his back.Jack had to go to massage therapy that afternoon.He arrived home much later than normal.
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Jesse had big windows outside of his house.
They had big bushes in front of them.
There was nothing in front of them.
His house was very dark because of it. He cut the trees down with a chainsaw. Now, light could shine through his windows.
His house was very bright because of it.He had trees planted in front of the window.Now, Jesse didn't have so much light shining through his windows.
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Sammy is a fluffy brown cat.
Sammy lives in an apartment with his two owners.
Sammy lives with a dog and his owners on a huge farm.
He likes to lay on the wood floors when his owners are away. He stays warm by laying next to the windows. The windows let in sunlight and warm Sammy's body.
He likes to lay in the grass when his owners are away.He stays warm by laying next to the windows.The windows let in sunlight and warm Sammy's body.
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Fran wanted to be more flexible.
She bought a book on yoga.
She teaches yoga but always want to improve.
With determination and discipline she practiced postures every day. Fran became so skilled she was able to open her own yoga studio. She enjoys teaching others how to be more flexible.
With determination and discipline she practiced postures every day.Fran is very skilled and she has her own yoga studio.She enjoys teaching others how to be more flexible too.
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Alex vomited on the couch.
Alex felt weak and couldn't walk.
Alex felt good and healthy.
Dad picked him up and put him in the bath. Dad tucked Alex in and gave him Pepto Bismol. Alex apologized for a making such a big mess.
Dad picked him up and put him in the bath.Dad tucked Alex in and gave him some milk.Alex apologized for making such a big mess.
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Mackenzie was a baby-sitter.
One mom wanted to work out at the gym.
One mom wanted to quit using the baby sitter.
Her baby was too shy to stay in the day-care. So Mackenzie offered to sit with the baby at the gym. She got paid really well for the job.
Only because her baby was too shy to stay in the day-care.So Mackenzie offered to give a good reference.She got paid really well for the lead.
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Marcus takes a new job working at a ranch.
On his first day, all of his new coworkers make fun of his sneakers.
On his first day, all of his new coworkers complimented his sneakers.
Marcus decides he needs to buy a pair of work boots. He buys a comfortable but sturdy pair of tall brown boots. Now Marcus has great footwear for his new ranch job.
Then, Marcus decides he needs to buy a pair of work boots.He buys a comfortable but sturdy pair of tall brown boots.Now Marcus has great footwear for his new ranch job.
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Amy decided to ride the London Eye while in London.
She wasn't sure how long it would take but figured it would be short.
She discovered the London Eye was closed for that day.
After boarding she realized she needed to use the restroom. The fact she had to wait made it feel more urgent. Amy was so distracted she missed the London City views.
She realized she needed to use the restroom.The fact she had to wait made it feel more urgent.Amy was so distracted she missed the other rides.
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Jen and Abigail were big fans of Taylor Swift.
They decided to see her live in concert.
They were disappointed the concert was sold out.
They paid a good amount of money for the tickets. They got VIP treatment because of the price. They both got to meet Taylor Swift and shake her hand.
They would have paid a good amount of money for the tickets.They would have gotten VIP treatment because of the price.They would have gotten to meet Taylor Swift and shaken her hand.
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Bob had a terrible case of stuttering.
He decided to get help.
He decided to do nothing and to let everyone else worry about it.
He hired a speech therapist. He worked hard to improve his stuttering. After many years, he no longer stuttered!
People said he should hire a speech therapist.He fought hard to defend his stuttering.After many years, he decided he was too old to get help anyway.
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Fred wanted watch a movie.
It was on a channel that he didn't get.
It was at the Red Box kiosk.
He decided to upgrade his cable. He called the company and let them know. Luckily, they were able to immediately upgrade him.
Someone had checked it out when he got there, but he found out he could get it on streaming if he upgraded his cable.He called the company see about upgrading.Luckily, they were able to immediately upgrade him.
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Tim drove home drunk one night.
He struck his neighbor's dog.
He struck his neighbor's cat.
The dog died from his injuries. The next morning, Tim found out what he had done. He felt wracked with guilt over his actions.
The cat died from his injuries.The next morning, Tim found out what he had done.He felt wracked with guilt over his actions.
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Emily babysat her cousin everyday.
She was great at doing it, and enjoyed it so much.
She loved her cousin but realized she really wasn't cut out for parenthood.
Emily wondered when she would be able to parent her own. She missed her period and went to the doctor that week. She found out that was pregnant with her own child.
Emily wondered why anyone would want to be a parent.She missed having time alone and being able to go out whenever she wanted.She found out that people love their children and that makes it worth it.
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The mall Santa got dressed for the day in the Mall bathroom.
He gave his beard a light trim and tried a few Santa laughs.
He tried a few Santa laughs and went out to meet kids.
He thought he could do better so he practiced more. A shopper walked in on this and was confused. The awkward situation caused the mall Santa to laugh even more.
He thought he could do better, though, so went back into the bathroom and practiced more.A shopper walked in on this and was confused.The awkward situation caused the mall Santa to laugh even more.
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Carly loved to collect antique bottles.
She went to a garage sale and saw a very unique and old wine bottle.
She went to a garage sale and bought one.
As she was about to make an offer another woman inquired about it too. Carly began a bidding war over a bottle that was originally 50 cents. In the end she won with the highest bid of 172 cents.
As she was about to make an offer on another bottle, another woman inquired about it too.Carly began a bidding war over a bottle that was originally 50 cents.In the end she won with the highest bid of 172 cents.
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Henry kicked Jeff in the face and punched him in the stomach.
Since Henry was a little kid, Jeff wasn't concerned at all.
Since Henry was a little kid, Jeff was always a concerned.
His family told him to avoid Henry or hit him back. However, he refused to do that. Instead, he prepared lunch for Henry and took him to school.
His family told him to avoid HenryHowever, he refused to do that.Instead, he prepared lunch for Henry and took him to school.
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My aunt was on the way home from work Tuesday.
She had to take the bus because her car is broken.
I gave my Aunt a ride and she was thrilled.
It was fairly full and she had nowhere to sit. A stranger offered her his seat. She took it and thanked him kindly.
My car was fairly empty and she had a place to sit.I offered her my passenger seat.She took it and thanked me kindly.
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Jerome and his friends wore dark clothes and snuck out.
His friends wanted to spray paint a building so Jerome went with them.
His friends wanted to rob a bank so Jerome went with them.
When they got to the building's wall, Jerome felt nervous. Once they began spray painting, Jerome took off and ran. His friends began to call him names, but Jerome felt better.
When they got to the building's wall, Jerome felt nervous.Once they began breaking in, Jerome took off and ran.His friends began to call him names, but Jerome felt better.
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I was writing stories for a natural language processor.
Suddenly, there was no more work.
There was a ton of work.
I lamented the loss of my income. Luckily, the researcher launched more work. I was thankful to continue working for him.
I was happy that we would continue to be busy.The researcher was constantly launching more work.I was thankful to continue working for him.
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I used to be employed as a Roadside Assistance Agent.
The job was very rewarding at times.
The job was very well-paid at times.
I was able to assist people with auto emergencies. Most of my dispatched calls were flat tires. I only quit Roadside Assistance because I wasn't making enough money.
I was able to get paid to assist people with auto emergencies.Most of my dispatched calls were flat tires.I only quit Roadside Assistance because I decided to go back to school.
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Tiffany's boyfriend loved video games.
His birthday was coming up and she wanted to surprise him.
His birthday was coming up and she asked him which game he wanted.
She went out and bought a game that he had his eye on. She wrapped it and on his birthday she went to his house. When she gave the gift, he told her that he already owned the game.
She went out and bought the game is said he had wanted.She wrapped it and on his birthday she went to his house.When she gave him the gift, he acted surprised, and thanked her.
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Sara was excited about the big dance at school.
She started to get ready early in the day.
She started to get ready and was running very late.
She put on her make and did her hair. Then she put on her new dress. Sara went to the dance and had a great time.
She quickly put on her makeup and did her hair.She quickly thew on her dress.Sara arrived to the dance a tad late, but ended up having fun anyway.
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Kate knew her boyfriend Charlie needed a new warm scarf.
She wanted to buy him one for Christmas but she had no money!
She wanted to buy him one for his birthday on Halloween day.
Then she had a great idea. She knitted Charlie a scarf by hand from some old yarn. Charlie loved his warm new Christmas scarf!
Then she had a great idea.She knitted Charlie a scarf by hand from some old yarn.Charlie loved his warm new Halloween scarf!
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Doug wanted to start Varsity football.
He trained hard and worked all summer.
He didn't train at all.
He use to dream of making big plays. An injury at practice left an opening spot. Doug is now starting on varsity.
He use to dream of making big plays, and he wanted to make those dreams reality, so he finally started training and got a lot better.An injury at practice left an opening spot.Doug is now starting on varsity.
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Sam bought a pair of new shoes from the shoe store.
When he got home he put them on to break them in.
He gift wrapped the shoes and took them to his cousin's birthday party.
Sam found that the clerk gave him two different sizes by accident. He walked in the new shoes back to the store. The clerk traded Sam for the erroneous shoe.
Sam found his cousin and gave him the gift.His cousin liked the shoes.He put them on that day.
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Ella was a new student at her local college.
She didn't know anyone, until a boy invited her to a frat party.
She knew a lot of people, even a boy who invited her to a frat party.
She was nervous, but she went to the party and made a few new friends. On her way home from the party, one of the boys tried to kiss her! Ella laughed him off, but secretly she was flattered!
She was nervous, but she went to the party and made a bunch of new friends.On her way home from the party, one of the boys tried to kiss her!Ella laughed him off, but secretly she was flattered!
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Rachel was studying to become baptized.
She was nearing the end of her lessons.
She was at the end of the lessons and was baptized the following day.
Her teacher asked her if she was sure that she wanted to do it. Rachel thought about it. She had a change of heart and decided not to go through with it.
Her teacher had asked her if she was sure that she wanted to do it.Rachel thought about it.She was sure of it and decided to go through with it.
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Gina needed to find a part time job.
But no one was calling her back.
She was overwhelmed by a lot of companies calling her back.
There was an Outback restaurant near her house. She had never worked in food service. But she was desperate, so she applied.
There was an Outback restaurant near her house.She had never worked in food service.But she was interested, so she accepted.
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I felt very cold.
I put a blanket over myself.
I put on a coat.
The blanket wasn't enough, I was still cold. I got up and put on some slippers. I felt much more warm.
The coat wasn't enough, I was still cold.I got up and put on some slippers.I felt much more warm.
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Nan was looking through her husband's bank statements.
She noticed a lot of purchases for a mysterious store called XXX.
She noticed a huge amount on savings.
She did a little snooping, and found out her husband was buying porn. They had a very long talk about his sexual addiction. The very next day, Nan called a therapist for couple counseling.
She did a little snooping, and found out her husband was saving for a vacation for the two of them.They had a very long talk about his big plan for them.They went on the vacation very happy.
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I gave my gift to sally.
She was amazed at it since she needed a toaster.
It was her birthday, so everyone brought gifts.
When Tanya gave her gift to me, I was beyond excited. It was a set of Spanish Language books. I immediately began studying.
When Tanya gave her gift to Sally, she was beyond excited.It was a set of Spanish Language books.Sally immediately began studying.
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Bill broke Tim's toy car.
Tim said he would never forgive bill.
Tim said he would always forgive bill.
A lot of time passed. Tim felt bad about his anger. He decided to forgive Bill and he felt happier.
A lot of time passed.Tim wasn't angry.He forgave Bill years ago and he felt happy about it.
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The boy up the street kicked the ball.
The ball he kicked flew into the neighbor's yard.
The ball he kicked flew into his yard.
The kid was scared to get the ball. The neighbor came out and threw the ball again. Now the kid knows the neighbor is friendly
The kid ran to get the ball.His dad came out and threw the ball to him.The kid is glad his dad was home.
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Jack did not know how to swim.
He had gone all his life without knowing how.
He had gone all his life knowing how.
He wanted to go snorkeling with his marine bio class. He told his professor his predicament. His professor agreed to give him private swim lessons before the trip.
He wanted to go snorkeling with his marine bio class.He told his professor his predicament.His professor agreed to give him private swim lessons before the trip.
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Amy went to Napa on vacation.
She visited a local winery to go on a wine tasting.
She visited a local winery, but the wine tasting tickets were sold out.
She had a lovely time trying the wines of the region. Amy loved the winery and purchased 2 bottles. She had a great time on her Napa Valley vacation.
She was sad she wasn't trying the wines of the region.Amy begged the winery to try 2 bottles.She didn't have a great time on her Napa Valley vacation.
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One day I was on top of my bunk bed.
I was staring at the ground when I felt something hit my face.
I was staring at the ceiling.
I look to see what it was. It only took me a few seconds to jump up and run. It was a huge cockroach!
Something hit my face and I looked to see what it was.It only took me a few seconds to jump up and run.It was a huge cockroach!
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On Saturday morning I had to get to work very early.
I woke up because it seemed too light outside.
I overslept and didn't hear my alarm.
I realized the alarm clock was blinking due to a power failure. I was buttoning my shirt as I ran out the door. The bus pulled up to my stop just as I arrived.
I realized the alarm clock wasn't working due to a power failure.I was buttoning my shirt as I ran out the door.I could see the bus but it was too far away just as I arrived.
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Dave wanted to spend some time with some family.
He decided it would be a good idea to get tickets to a hockey game.
He decided it would be a good idea to get tickets to a play.
He got 4 tickets to see the phantoms play and invited some family His nephew, his brother, his niece, and his sister all came along They watched the home team sadly lose, but had a great time
He got 4 tickets to see a Shakespeare play and invited some familyHis nephew, his brother, his niece, and his sister all came alongThey watched the play till the end, they had a great time.
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Mary and her husband were going to a party.
They hired a new babysitter for their children.
The babysitter never showed up so Mary and her husband had to stay home.
The babysitter let the children drink as much water as they wanted. When Mary came home, she checked on the sleeping children. Boys boys had peed their beds.
Mary let the children drink as much water as they wanted.Mary checked on the sleeping children.Boys boys had peed their beds.
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Jackson drinks one or two liters of soda daily.
All of his friends warn him that soda will damage his teeth.
He doesn't care because he has dentures.
Finally it is time for Jackson's dental checkup. He needs a tooth removed. Jackson stops drinking so much soda.
He went to the dentist.Even though he has no teeth, the dentist said it was bad for his gums.Jackson stops drinking so much soda.
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As I walked into the dentist office I was terrified.
I sat and waited to be called back, scared of what would happen.
When I was called back, they told me I was cavity free.
When I went back I realized my fears were frivolous. The dentist simply checked my teeth and cleaned them. After that appointment I made sure to schedule visits regularly.
I realized my fears were frivolous.The dentist simply checked my teeth and cleaned them.After that appointment I made sure to schedule visits regularly.
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Today is trash day.
I had to scurry around the house.
I had to mess around the house.
I collected all the individual bins. I sorted out the items that can be recycled. I just barely got the trash to the curb in time!
I collected all the individual bins.I didn't have time to sort out the items that can be recycled.I just barely got the trash to the curb in time!
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Cathy is the CEO of a very large company.
She holds unpopular beliefs and makes donations to fund them.
She holds unpopular beliefs but doesn't make donations to fund them.
The internet continues to protest her stories. Her company just gets more and more business from the attention. Cathy plans on donating to more unpopular causes.
The internet continues to protest her views despite the fact that her business doesn't monetarily support them.Her company in fact sees more business than the protest nullifies.Cathy plans to publicize more controversial opinions in the future.
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There was a new art exhibit.
Janice decided to go see it.
Janice forgot to go see it.
She walked around enjoying the art. Then, she complimented the artist. Then, she went home.
She walked around town that night.She couldn't find anything interesting to do.She ended up going home.
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Janice was cleaning the floors of her apartment.
She found a stained spot on her carpet.
She found her carpet was flawless.
Janice tried to clean up the stain with various household cleaners. The stain would not come out. Janice had to replace the stained part with brand new carpet.
Janice was told to use a specific type of cleaner.Otherwise, the stain would not come out.Janice had to throw out her previous carpet cleaners.
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Donald turned four.
His grandma had to sign him up for school at that age.
His grandma did not sign him up for school at that age.
She signed him up at a local preschool. Donald was happy to start school. He got on the bus to head to his first day of school.
She signed him up at a local daycare.Donald was happy to start daycare.He got on the bus to head to his first day of daycare.
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Denis was feeling sick.
He found some old cough medicine in his cabinet.
He quickly bought medicines from the drugstore.
It was expired but he tried it anyway. Unfortunately, the medicine did nothing to help him. He had to buy some new stuff at the store.
It tasted gross but he tried it anyway.Unfortunately, the medicine did nothing to help him.He had to buy some new stuff at the store.
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Tina was hungry and driving home from work.
She passed by a strip mall with a few restaurants.
She stopped and ordered fried chicken.
She only wanted to go the sushi restaurant. But she knew it was expensive. She decided to eat there but felt guilty.
She only wanted french fries and salad to eat with the chicken.But she knew it was expensive.She decided to order the fries and salad but felt guilty.
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Charles was in the sixth grade.
That morning his mother gave him a bad haircut.
That morning, his mother found him in bed sick as a dog.
But his girlfriend, Melinda, still wanted him. On the bus going to camp, they kissed. The kids around cheered as Charles and Melinda's tongues twirled.
But his girlfriend, Melinda, still wanted him.She came to visit him and they kissed.Charles felt better as their tongues twirled.
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Timmy was bored.
He decided to make music!
He decided to make cookies.
He beat on his dresser like a drum set! He plucked his comb for another cool sound! It was the sweetest music he ever heard!
He beat the dough like a drum set!He spun and tossed the dough in the air and it created a cool wind sound.He added a lot of sugar so it was going to be the sweetest cookies he ever had!
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Yesterday my soccer team won the game.
As a treat, our coach gave us some Popsicles.
As a treat, our coach gave us some cookies.
It was a hot day and the Popsicles melted. I got drippings all over my clothes. Thankfully the drippings washed out though.
It was a hot day, and the chocolate chips in the cookies melted.I got chocolate all over my clothes.Thankfully, the chocolate washed out.
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The Moores had a vacation coming up.
They decided to go overseas.
They decided to go to a nearby resort.
They could go by plane or boat. Mom was afraid of heights. They decided to go on a boat.
They could go by plane or boat.Mom was afraid of heights.They decided to take a boat to the resort.
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Liza just started dating a guy.
They had no title yet.
He wanted to get married the first date.
He finally decided to make it official. They became serious. She introduced him to her friends as her boyfriend.
She finally decided to end it.He became too serious.She introduced him to her therapist to get help.
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Clara was exhausted after her long jog through Central Park.
She arrived at a local cafe and sat down to rest.
She arrived at an ice cream shop and sat down to rest.
She ordered a mug of rootbeer, her favorite drink. The root beer came in a frosty mug, ice cold. Clara thoroughly enjoyed drinking the root beer.
She ordered a mug of root beer float, her favorite drink.The root beer float came in a frosty mug, ice cold.Clara thoroughly enjoyed drinking the root beer float.
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Austin was getting ready for his first day of school.
His parents were very excited to take him to school.
His parents were excited to take him, but Austin was afraid to go to school.
They arrived at his school and he was happy. They walked to his class and met his teacher. He ran in the room and told his parents to leave.
They arrived at his school and he was surprised at how happy he was.They walked to his class and met his teacher.He ran in the room and told his parents to leave.
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Warren decides to make a pot of spaghetti for dinner one night.
Once the spaghetti is cooked he begins to drain the boiling water.
Once the spaghetti is raw he begins to drain the cold water.
Unfortunately, he spills some of the hot water on his hand. He puts ice on his hand until it feels better. Now Warren wishes he had just ordered pizza for dinner.
Unfortunately, he spills much of the cold water.He gets a mop and starts to feel better.Now Warren wishes he had just ordered pizza for dinner.
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George was a wonderful student who always got good grades.
But one day he decided to play video games instead of do his reading.
He budgeted his time well between study and playing games.
He planned to finish the reading over the following weekend. But the next day the teacher surprised the class with a pop quiz! Having failed it, a sad George resolved never to be lazy again.
He had some reading to finish over the weekend.On Monday, the teacher surprised the class with a pop quiz!George was prepared and passed as usual.
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I was walking a group of dogs through the streets.
Each dog was very well behaved and none of them were pulling.
All of the dogs were extremely misbehaved.
Suddenly, a cat ran across their path and caused them all to run. I was dragged for almost a block before they were stopped. Now I keep them all on separate leashes!
Suddenly, a cat ran across their path and caused them all to run.I was dragged for almost a block before they were stopped.Now I keep them all on separate leashes!
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Nell's mom always told a bedtime story she invented.
When Nell had to write in school, she wrote her mom's bedtime story.
When Nell had to write in school, she wrote her dad's bedtime story.
The teacher said she would read the stories when the parents visited. Nell felt horrified she had stolen her mom's story. But when her mom heard Nell's version, she beamed with pride.
The teacher said she would read the stories when the parents visited.Nell felt horrified she had stolen her dad's story.But when her dad heard Nell's version, she beamed with pride.
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I came home at lunch one day and opened my door to a shocking sight.
Flames and smoke were filling my house so I quickly called for help.
Ants were filing into my house so I quickly called an exterminator.
I tried to find my cat, and I crawled low to the ground searching. The smoke became too much and I was forced to turn back. My cat didn't make it out but fortunately I did.
I tried to find the ant spray and I searched around under the sink.The ants became too much and I was forced to wait for the exterminator.The exterminator made it out to me and took care of the infestation.
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It was a cold and snowy February when Kay lost a glove.
She went to the local Target to purchase new gloves.
She went to the local Target to sell new gloves.
There were lots of swimwear options, but no gloves. Kay stopped an employee and asked where they were located. Kay was stunned to find they stopped selling them until next winter.
Since no one was buying a single glove, she decided to just buy some, but there were no gloves.Kay stopped an employee and asked where they were located.Kay was stunned to find they stopped selling them until next winter.
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Fred and his friends gathered around a campfire.
They roasted hot dogs and were having a great time.
It started to rain, so they all went to their tents.
Fred suggested that they tell ghost stories. Fred started by telling a story first to his friends. His friends were so scared that they all went to sleep in their tents.
Fred suggested that they tell ghost stories.Fred started by telling a story first to his friends.His friends were so scared that they all went to sleep in one tent.
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Josh was feeling very blue.
So, he decided to call his grandparents.
So, he decided to visit his grandparents.
They talked for hours. He decided to stop by the next day after they had talked. Josh felt happy having someone to talk to!
They talked for hours.He decided to stay for the next day after they had talked.Josh felt happy having someone to talk to!