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Jay was having a good game at the bowling alley.
He was two frames in and had rolled two strikes.
He was two frames in and missed each pin.
On his third throw it crashed into the pins and they all fell. The display screen declared that he rolled a turkey. Jay wasn't sure what what meant but he was happy.
On his third throw it crashed into the pins and they all fell.The display screen declared that he rolled a strike.Jay wasn't sure what that meant but he was happy.
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Gus looked at the chess board with great interest.
He moved his hand for a pawn but took it back.
He moved his pawn forward one space.
His opponent tilted his head with interest. Gus thought more and went to grab his knight. The opponent gasped with this turn of events.
His opponent tilted his head with interest.Gus thought more and wished he had moved his knight.The opponent gasped and made his move for checkmate.
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Katie wanted some highlights.
She never had them done before.
She bought a home kit and her mom helped her apply the highlights.
She drove to the best hairstylist. When she got there they took a long time. But when it was done, Katie thought it looked great.
She made sure to order the best home kit.Since they weren't sure what they were doing, they took a long time.But when it was done, Katie thought it looked great.
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Sam always felt really sick and uncomfortable.
He decided to read about how he could fix it.
He got worse and had to be hospitalized.
He learned that he didn't drink nearly enough water. He began drinking more water each day. Soon he felt much better.
He learned that he didn't drink nearly enough water.He began drinking more water each day.Soon he felt much better.
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Gina spent an hour trying to solve a math question.
She got frustrated and decided to take a break.
She checked her notes and was able to solve the problem.
After 10 minutes, she continued to work on the problem. Eventually she gave up and asked the teacher for help. He was able to solve it within 5 minutes.
After 10 minutes, she continued to work on another problem.Eventually she gave up and asked the teacher for help.He was able to solve it within 5 minutes.
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Tyler went to jail for unpaid child support.
He was miserable and bored.
He was able to escape quickly.
Then he saw that the jail had a GED program. Tyler decided to use his time incarcerated to get a GED. When he left jail, he was glad to have furthered his education!
Then he saw that the jail had alerted the news.Tyler decided to escape to Mexico.He was glad to have outsmarted the police!
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Samantha always suffered from dry skin.
She tried different lotions but none worked right.
She tried different lotions and found the perfect one immediately.
She asked a friend for advice. The friend had the same problem and gave her a great recommendation. Samantha tried it and it worked great!
She asked a friend what she thought about the brand.The friend had the same brand and gave it a great recommendation.Samantha tried it and it worked great!
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Annie realized one day that her house was in disarray.
She could barely see her own floor under all the junk she kept around.
She spent all day throwing away everything she didn't need.
Deciding to take action, Annie posted flyers for a yard sale. That day, the entire neighborhood showed up and bought everything. Annie ended up with a clean house and made her rent that day.
Annie set everything out by the curb.That day, the entire neighborhood showed up and took everything.Annie ended up with a clean house that day.
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Nikki loves to play hockey.
She works hard and becomes a great player.
She never has anyone to play with.
However the sport is dominated by men. Nikki hates the idea of not playing at the highest level. But Nikki can't play in the NHL.
The sport is dominated by men.Nikki hates the idea of not being able to play when she wants.Nikki isn't allowed to play in the NHL.
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Me and my friend decided to cut down a tree last weekend.
Between the 4 of us none of us had any real experience felling a tree.
The tree landed on us and we were rushed to the hospital.
Joe took charge and went after the old pine with a chainsaw. Much sooner than anyone expected the tree began to fall. We got lucky as the tree missed my mom's house by just a few feet!
Joe took charge at the lead doctor.Much sooner than anyone expected we started to heal.We got lucky as the tree could have killed us!
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Brandon was on a date.
His date ordered some tea.
His date ordered a beer.
He poured the tea badly and spilled it on himself. He was very embarrassed. His date found it cute though.
He poured the beer badly and spilled it on himself.He was very embarrassed.His date found it cute though.
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Teresa was used to the flood season.
Just today she had to wade through waters to get back home.
Just always she had to wade through waters to get back home.
When she got home, she noticed that she had a small cut on her feet. Concerned that she may get an infection, she washed the wound well. She then put on some antibiotic ointment and went to bed.
When she got home, she noticed that she had a small cut on her feet.Concerned that she may get an infection, she washed the wound well.She then put on some antibiotic ointment and resolved to wear water shoes next time.
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It was finally time for moving day.
The big yellow truck pulled into the driveway.
The big yellow truck did not come to pick up our boxes.
We had all our boxes packed up. The movers got a call from their boss. They had to leave before we had even loaded a single box.
We had all our boxes packed up.We called the movers' boss.They finally showed up and each of them grabbed a single box.
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A bus driver was tired of how his bus looked.
He brought it to an auto shop to take the roof off.
He traded his bus for a better one.
He came back a week later to pick up his bus. The garage worker told him it cost $8,000. The bus driver told him at that price he'll have to raise bus fare.
He came the next day to pick up his new bus.The garage worker told him the trade was off.The bus driver told him he'd quit if he had to drive that old bus again.
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Neil had been hiking across Spain.
He was on the Camino de Compostela.
He stayed for a while in Madrid then flew home.
He was following the path of ancient pilgrims. Soon he had arrived at the end of the trail. Neil was now in Santiago, Spain!
He was following the path of the plane on the tv screen.Soon he had arrived back at home.Neil said next time he would vacation in Santiago, Spain!
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Jon needed fill up his car tank with gas.
He stopped at the gas station.
He missed the gas station.
While the tank was filling up, he decided to smoke. A nearby police officer spotted Jon smoking. He scolded Jon and told him about gasoline safety.
While the tank was filling up at the next gas station, he decided to smoke.A nearby police officer spotted Jon smoking.He scolded Jon and told him about gasoline safety.
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Jake stared angrily at the trees.
Why shouldn't he be allowed to play video games for 10 hours straight?
Why shouldn't he be allowed to play in nature for 10 hours straight?
Instead, he had been sent outside to play. He seized a branch and began climbing out of sheer frustration. Before he knew it, he was having fun and forgot all about video games.
He wanted to go outside.Instead he stared out the window angrily.He decided to play video games instead.
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Jamie has neighbors that are blind with two kids.
The mom asked Jamie to help buy an Easter gift for her daughter.
The mom asked Jamie to help make Christmas cookies for her kids.
Jamie went to the store and looked for a gift for the two year old. Jamie found a pair of toy high heel shoes that the little girl liked. The little girl was happy to have an Easter gift that she loved.
Jamie went to the store and looked for a good cookie making set.Jamie found a cookie batch that would be great.The little girl was happy to have Easter cookies that she loved.
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Lisa worked as a secretary.
She decided to quit her job.
She decided to quit her job after the Christmas party.
Her boss was sad but still invited her to the company Christmas party. She decided to go to the party. It was extremely awkward and she regretted going.
Her boss was sad but still invited her to the company New Year's Eve party.She decided to go to the party.It was extremely awkward and she regretted going.
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The drum line was having a problem keeping the beat.
The band was sounding awful because of it.
The band decided to go home for the rest of the day.
The drum major pulled the line aside. They practiced for hours. The drum line can now keep the rhythm, and the band sounds wonderful.
The drum major chastised them heavily at the next practice.They practiced for hours.The drum line can now keep rhythm, and the band sounds wonderful.
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Sebastian was bored on his summer vacation.
His mom told him to find something constructive to do.
He read books.
He went next door and helped the elderly man in his yard. The man was so happy he hired Sebastian to help him every week. Now Sebastian isn't bored and he has money for ice cream every day.
He went next door and read books with the elderly man in his yard.The man was so happy he hired Sebastian to read him books every week.Now Sebastian isn't bored and he has money for ice cream every day.
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Ben and Jack were on trip abroad together.
While in Iceland, they rented a small two-door car.
They decided to go for a horse ride.
There's one highway in Iceland that goes around the whole country. Ben and Jack had three days to drive around the whole road. They did so, and loved every minute of passing scenery and adventure.
There's a trail that goes around the whole town.Ben and Jack had six hours to ride around the trail.They did so, and loved every minute of passing scenery and adventure.
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Jake loved his dad's old hot rod.
It needed some work.
It was in perfect condition.
They both fixed it up together. On Jake's 18th birthday his dad gifted it to him. Jake kept it for many years.
They had both fixed it up together.On Jake's 18th birthday his dad gifted it to him.Jake kept it for many years.
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When my father died, he left to my brother his car and all his money.
All he left me was a box containing his Bible.
All he left me was a box containing dirt.
It seems like he never cared about me and always favored my brother. I took the Bible home and dropped it by mistake. Hidden in the pages of the Bible was the deed to the mansion.
It seems like he never cared about me and always favored my brother.I took the box home and put it in a closet.Years later, I realized the box was his ashes so he was always with me even after death.
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Jerry was driving to the wedding.
He encountered several traffic on the highway.
He encountered zero cars on the highway.
As he tried to turn into the left lane, a car stopped. Before he can stop, he ran into the car. The driver got knocked into a coma.
As he tried to turn into the left lane, his car stopped.Before it stopped, he turned off the car.He got knocked into the steering wheel.
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Tara really wanted to win the karaoke contest.
She asked her friends to help her practice.
She refused to practice.
They went to a karaoke lounge and practiced singing. Tara also practiced by herself for four weeks. Tere sang at the contest and won first place!
But her friend convinced her she needed to, so they went to a karaoke lounge and practiced singing.Tara also practiced by herself for four weeks.Tara sang at the contest and won first place!
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I had an aquarium inside my house.
The goldfish in the aquarium looked bored.
The goldfish in the aquarium looked happy.
I decided to eat him to put him out of his misery. He tasted pretty good. My wife called me a monster and didn't talk to me for two days.
I decided to eat him to put him out because I was hungry.He tasted pretty good.My wife called me a monster and didn't talk to me for two days.
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Sally liked pie.
But not a certain kind.
Especially pies with vegetables.
Pumpkin was the worst to her. When someone gave her a pumpkin pie. She would always throw it right back at them.
However, pumpkin was the worst to her.When someone gave her a pumpkin pie.She would always throw it right back at them.
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Santiago was getting very exasperated by his writer's block.
His editor called and asked how things were going.
His editor said it was due tomorrow.
Santiago lied and said he was making a lot of progress. He spent the rest of the afternoon meditating, which helped him focus. He returned to work refreshed and was easily able to write.
Santiago lied and said he was making a lot of progress.He spent the rest of the afternoon meditating, which helped him focus.He returned to work refreshed and was easily able to write.
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Cody had always wanted a pet frog.
One day he found a huge frog in the woods near his home.
One day he lost a huge frog in the woods near his home.
He captured the frog and brought it home. Unfortunately Cody did not know what to feed the frog. When the frog starved, Cody wished he had never brought it home.
He searched and captured the frog and brought it home.Unfortunately Cody did not know what to feed the frog.When the frog starved, Cody wished he had never brought it home.
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Penny loved to collect pennies.
She picked them up everywhere she went.
She would never spend them so she could save them.
One day she needed to pay a fine for parking. She decided to pay with her huge amount of pennies! She had to use a cart to wheel in the thousands of pennies!
One day she needed to pay a fine for parking.She decided to pay with her huge amount of pennies!She had to use a cart to wheel in the thousands of pennies!
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There was a turtle in a pet store.
The turtle did not have a name.
The turtle has a name.
When the kid walked into the pet store he saw the turtle. He asked his dad to buy the turtle. When they got home he named him pokey.
When the kid walked into the pet store he saw the turtle.He asked his dad to buy the turtle.When they got home he changed its name to pokey.
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Two guy friends wanted to explore a nearby haunted tunnel.
They thought that they could conquer anything they encountered.
They got scared and ran off before going in.
Upon entering, they heard bangs and footsteps. As they went further in, they heard strange ghastly voices and screams They ran out at full speed, and didn't stick around for more scares!
People had reported that hey heard bangs and footsteps inside the tunnel.Sometimes they heard strange ghastly voices and screamsThe guys ran away at full speed, and didn't stick around for more scares!
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For Christmas, I wanted to give everyone in my family a hat.
I bought all the yarn and got to work.
I bought each of them a hat.
My fingers hurt as I crocheted and crocheted, but I didn't stop. By Christmas, I had each hat made uniquely for the recipient. They were a hit!
My fingers hurt as I wrapped them, but I didn't stop.By Christmas, I had each hat wrapped uniquely for the recipient.They were a hit!
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Whitney had a tennis match.
She was chosen to play singles.
She was chosen to play doubles and tied with her opponents.
She arrived 2 minutes late due to traffic. Her opponent decided to forfeit. Whitney automatically won.
She arrived 2 minutes late due to traffic.Her opponent was disappointed they tied.Whitney was disappointed as well.
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Melanie noticed a lump on her back.
She asked her husband to take a closer look.
She asked her daughter to take a closer look.
Her husband took a quick look but did not notice anything serious. Melanie insisted that she be taken to the hospital. The doctors found nothing out of the ordinary other than a pimple.
Her daughter took a quick look but did not notice anything serious.Melanie insisted that she be taken to the hospital.The doctors found nothing out of the ordinary other than a pimple.
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Jeremy had wanted to learn archery since he was a small child.
When he turned 12, his parents decided he could have lessons.
His parents told him he couldn't have lessons.
He dreamed of going to the lesson and making a bulls eye! Unfortunately, none of his arrows even hit the target. Though Jeremy wasn't very good yet, he was determined to keep at it.
He dreamed of going to lessons and making a bulls eye.Unfortunately, his parents still would not let him take lessons.Though Jeremys parents were saying no, he was determined to keep at it.
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Rita had a birthday party.
She was waiting for friends to show up.
She was busy decorating the party.
Nobody showed up. She felt really sad. She ended up crying and watching tv.
Lots of people showed up.She felt really happy.She ended up laughing and enjoying the party.
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Tina went to a pizza restaurant.
She ordered a small pizza.
She ordered a drink.
She assumed she would eat all of it. Yet when it came it was massive. Tina was in shock and only could eat one slice.
She assumed she would drink all of it.Yet when it came it was large.Tina was in shock.
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Jessica's mom was going out of town.
Her older sister was supposed to babysit her.
Her aunt was supposed to babysit her.
That night, her sister left Jessica to go out with friends. Jessica spent the entire night alone. When her mom found out, she was furious at Jessica's sister.
That night, her aunt left Jessica to go out with friends.Jessica spent the entire night alone.When her mom found out, she was furious at Jessica's aunt.
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Marcus feels hungry after working all morning.
He wants to eat some lunch.
Unfortunately, he has no food.
However, at first, he cannot decide what to eat. Finally, he decides to make a turkey sandwich with avocado. After eating the sandwich, Marcus begins working again.
He gets groceries, but when he gets back home with everything he cannot decide what to eat.Finally, he decides to make a turkey sandwich with avocado.After eating the sandwich, Marcus begins working again.
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Nick had a drinking problem.
He laid on his couch drinking all Saturday.
He didn't drink on Saturdays.
His wife vacuumed around his feet. Nick got angry and complained she was too loud. Nick hit her, his wife called the cops and he went to jail.
His wife appreciated this feat of self-restraint.Nick got wise and listened to her one Saturday.Nick agreed with her, his wife called for help, and he went to rehab.
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The Bundy's neighbor had a really annoying dog.
He barked all day and night.
He became sick and died.
One day someone took the dog. The neighbors blamed the Bundy's. They never saw the dog again.
One day someone took the Bundy's dog.The Bundys blamed the neighbors.They never saw the dog again.
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Harry hated to quit the team.
He took off his uniform in the locker room.
He took off his uniform and sneaked away with it.
He walked out, not saying much to his former teammates. Outside, his coach ran up to him. He handed Harry his uniform, to keep.
He walked out, not saying much to his former teammates.Outside, his coach did not notice him sneak away.Harry made it home with the jersey safely.
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Parth was chosen to read books on tape because of his voice.
While listening, many people were distracted by Parth's accent.
Parth read with his American accent.
They wondered where he could possibly be from. One man listened so intensely that he drove off the road. Parth vowed never to record books on tape again.
They never wondered where he could possibly be from.One man listened so intensely that he drove off the road.Parth vowed never to record books on tape again.
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My aunt needed help with her business website.
She decided to take a class at the community center.
She decided to outsource fixing her problems to a freelancer.
The class was cancelled due to lack of interest. She talked the instructor into a private lesson. Now she has learned how to add a blog to her website.
The freelancer helped her with her website.My aunt is now happy with her new site.Now she wants to add a blog to her website.
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Ed grabbed his lunch from the fridge.
He went to pick up his keys but they weren't on the desk.
He then realized it was empty.
He looked everywhere but no keys. He realized he wasn't going anywhere, so he put his lunch back. His keys were in the refrigerator!
He looked on the table for his lunch.His lunch wasn't there either.His lunch was beside the refrigerator!
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Martin loved to play fantasy sports.
He told his parents it was not gambling.
He told his parents he needed money to play more.
One day the state made it illegal. Martin got depressed and moved to a different state. Now Martin and his parents don't get along.
His parents told him they wouldn't subsidize his bad habit.Martin got depressed and spent more of his own money than he could afford.Now Martin and his parents don't get along.
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Rick was opening up his birthday presents.
He had received 2 of the same presents!
He had received all different presents.
2 of his friends had gotten him the same video game. Rick was able to return one of the games at the store the next day. Rick bought a new game controller with the money.
2 of his friends had gotten him video games.Rick was able to return one of the games at the store the next day.Rick bought a new game controller with the money.
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Ralph went to get ice cream at the beach.
While in line he ran into his friend, Joe.
While walking back, he dropped his ice cream in the sand.
Ralph bought his ice cream and kept talking to Joe. They talked for so long, all of Ralph's ice cream melted. Ralph went back in line for more ice cream.
Ralph bought more ice cream.He waited too long to eat it and all of Ralph's ice cream melted.Ralph went back in line for more ice cream.
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Clara bought a cactus sapling from a store.
She planted it in her yard.
She kept it on her kitchen counter.
For many Years the cactus did not grow. However, after 20 Years the cactus had grown quite large. It now stands watch in Clara's front yard.
For many Years the cactus did not grow.However, after 20 Years the cactus had grown quite large.Clara had to plant it in her front yard.
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Robin tricked Doug into marrying her by getting pregnant.
Doug divorced Robin because he loved Tracy.
Doug divorced Robin because she had a abortion.
Tracy married Doug because they were in love. Doug found out that Tracy slept with Mr Washington. Mr Washington and Robin's baby died under mysterious circumstances.
Tracy married Doug because they were in love and had the same thoughts about abortion.Doug found out that Tracy slept with Robin.Years later, Tracy and Doug's baby died under mysterious circumstances.
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Tyler loved airplanes more than anything.
His dream in life was to become a pilot.
His dream in life was to become a mechanic.
On his birthday, his parents chose to surprise him. They took him on his first airplane ride. Tyler was amazed by the views he could see from the air.
On his birthday, his parents chose to surprise him.They took him to the airplane mechanic.Tyler was amazed by all the moving parts on an airplane.
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Renae knew better than to trust another person yet.
She had been hurt by many relationships and vowed to remain single.
Her best friend stole 100 bucks from her.
One day she met Jim and everything changed. She ended up marrying Jim and they were very happy. Renae learned how to trust again.
One day she met Jim and everything changed because she finally felt like she could trust someone again.She ended up marrying Jim and they were very happy.Renae learned how to trust again.
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Dave gave an apology to his US friends on behalf of Canada.
Mark and Ricky didn't listen to his apology though.
Mark and Ricky accepted his apology.
They were typical Americans, and beat Dave up. Dave ran back to Canada. Dave brewed some coffee and watched moose while he planned revenge.
They were typical Americans, and forgave Dave.Dave returned back to Canada.Dave brewed some coffee and watched moose while he planned celebration.
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Lita was mad that her husband stayed up late playing games.
She started yelling at him for things that didn't get done.
But, she never yelled at him for not doing things that needed to be done.
Her husband told her he didn't realize there was stuff to be done. Lita sat down to make a To-do list for him. She pointed at the list any time he was planning to stay up late.
Her husband didn't realize there was stuff to be done.Lita sat down to make a To-do list for him.She pointed at the list any time he was planning to stay up late.
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John buckled his seat on the biggest roller coaster at the park.
John felt the huge roller coaster stop abruptly.
John felt the huge roller coaster moving quickly but smoothly.
From the top of the hill, John could see the entire amusement park. He was stuck at the top for three hours. John never went on a roller coaster again.
From the top of the hill, John could see the entire amusement park.The whole thing felt like it lasted for three hours.John never went on a roller coaster again.
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Timothy lived in the USA, but his father was from Argentina.
One day he moved back to his home country.
One day, his father moved to the USA.
While there, he went to the country and ate some beef. The beef was delicious, but it made him very sick. Timothy was flown back to a hospital in the USA, and never returned.
While there, his father ate some hamburgers.The hamburger was delicious, but it made him very sick.Tomothy's dad was driven to a nearby hospital, and vowed to never return to the USA.
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Jenna and her friends decided to have a lemonade stand.
The girls set up a small stand in the backyard for customers.
The girls destroyed a small stand in the backyard for customers.
As customers started arriving, they loved the lemonade. At the end of the day, the girls made $100. Jenna and her friends were elated.
As customers started arriving, they received no lemonade.At the end of the day, the girls made $0.Jenna and her friends were sad.
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Today was Jim's 21st birthday.
His family took him to a sports bar.
His family took him to church.
Although they gave him money, he ordered an alcoholic drink. The bartender handed the mug. He quickly rushed the drink down his throat.
Although they prayed for him, he still wanted an alcoholic drink.After church they went to a bar and he got a mug of beer.He quickly guzzled the drink down his throat.
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Jessica didn't like to drink.
But when a superstar offered to buy her a drink, she accepted.
When a superstar offered to buy her a drink she declined.
She drank as much as he did. She agreed to go to his hotel because she needed to pass out. When she woke up, she knew she had sex but hadn't agreed to.
He drank far more than she did.She agreed to drop him off at his hotel to ensure he made it home safely.When she woke up feeling good, she was pleased to have declined the alcohol.
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I took three bites of a sandwich.
The sandwich tasted terrible.
The sandwich was amazing.
I looked inside the sandwich. It was full of raspberry jam instead of strawberry. I threw the sandwich in the trash.
I looked inside the sandwich.It was full of raspberry jam instead of strawberry.I tried to remember that next time.
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My experience as an Uber driver was very interesting.
I met all sorts of people in different walks of life.
I see different places all the time.
Most riders I transported were very friendly and talkative. There were only a few people that didn't want to conversate. Overall I feel Uber is an excellent way to network with people.
Most riders I transported were very friendly and talkative.There were only a few people that didn't want to conversate.Overall I feel Uber is an excellent way to see different places.
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Bill loved to gamble.
He beat Tom he could run faster than him.
He bet Tom he could play darts better than him.
The two raced down the street. Tom won the race. Now Bill has no money left.
The two threw the darts at the dartboard.Tom won the game.Now Bill has no money left.
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Frank had the day off from work.
He decided he was going to sleep in.
He had so many things he wanted to do and so he made a list and began checking it off.
He stayed in bed and didn't look at the clock for hours. Finally, he checked and it was already three o'clock in the afternoon. Frank then regretted that he wasted most of his day off in bed.
He got out of bed and didn't look at the clock for hours.Finally, he checked and it was already three o'clock in the afternoon.Frank appreciated that he made good use of his day by getting out of bed.
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A little boy named Timmy sure did love his sweets.
His mother gave him a lollipop every afternoon.
His mother took him to the dentist.
He looked forward to his daily lollipop all morning long. One Saturday, his mother took Timmy to the candy store. Timmy picked out a lollipop that was bigger than his own head!
He always looked forward to the lollipop his mom promised him after the dentist.One Saturday, his mother took Timmy to the candy store.Timmy picked out a lollipop that was bigger than his own head!
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I wanted to have custom playing cards printed.
My friend referred me to a company who would do it.
My friend said he would do it.
I called them and set it up. When the cards came, they were beautiful. I will use this company again.
I called them and set it up.When the cards came, they were beautiful.I will thank my friend and return the favor.
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Charlie and Ken made a bet.
The loser would have to shave.
The loser couldn't cut their hair.
Ken lost the bet. He refused to shave. Charlie stopped being his friend.
Ken lost the bet.He got his hair cut a week later.Charlie stopped being his friend.
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Karen was going to return her library book.
She looked all over for it.
But her mom had already returned it.
She could not find it anywhere. She thought she had lost it! Then she found it under her bed.
She looked all over for it andcould not find it anywhere.She thought she had lost it!Luckily her mom told her what happened.
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Tom had to take a business trip for work.
Tom was looking forward to the new experience.
Tom was expecting to the old experience.
Tom had never taken a business trip before. Tom had fun on the plane. Tom completed the business trip and had a great time.
Tom had taken dozens of business trips before.Tom did some work on the plane.Tom completed the business trip and had a great time.
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Gwen was suffering from a bad hair day.
There didn't seem to be anything she could do to help it.
She didn't have time to mess with it so she put on her favorite wig and headed out the door.
Even her attempt at a ponytail didn't work out. Gwen hoped washing it with conditioner would help. Finally, Gwen's hair was tamed into position.
Even her attempt at a ponytail hadn't worked out.Gwen hoped the wig would help hide it.Finally, Gwen's hair was hidden completely.
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As a carnivore lifelong, I was excited to eat spaghetti and meatballs.
The dish was my favorite.
I liked pizza even more.
However to my dismay, the meatballs were actually made of soy. When I took a bite I thought I would hate it. But actually they tasted very good.
However to my dismay, the meatballs were actually made of soy.When I took a bite I thought I would hate it.But actually they tasted better than pizza.
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Jane wasn't having much luck dating after her divorce.
She decided she would try online dating.
She decided she would try speed dating.
She went to a popular site and registered. All the men who contacted her seemed like creeps. After 2 weeks Jane deactivated her dating profile.
She went to a popular site and registered for speed dating.All the men who she met at the actual event her seemed like creeps.After 2 weeks Jane deactivated her speed dating profile.
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Jenny went for a routine check-up at the doctor.
An anomaly was discovered, and it turned out to be cancer.
An anomaly was discovered, but it turned out to be benign.
The doctor told her chemotherapy was likely her best option. Jenny consented, and the treatment took months. In the end, it was successful and her cancer went into remission.
The doctor told her minor surgery was likely her best option.Jenny consented, and the surgery was booked for the following week.In the end, the surgery was successful and the anomaly was no longer there.
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It was my fifth grade dance.
I had a huge crush on this girl.
I had a huge crush on this boy.
I finally asked her to dance. I leaned in to try and steal a kiss. She kicked me in the shin as hard as she could.
I also had a huge crush on this girl.I leaned in to try and steal a kiss.She kicked me in the shin as hard as she could.
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The young man sat at his desk.
He was incredibly bored.
He was incredibly busy with studying.
His phone rang and caused him to reach into his pants. His friends told him they were throwing a party tonight. He would not be bored for much longer.
His phone rang and caused him to reach into his pants.His friends told him they were throwing a party tonight.He would not be studying for much longer.
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She needed to ease her mind from a memory.
So she went out to a party.
So she sat down to meditate.
The music was not to her liking. She asked the DJ to play a song that brought back her memories. She ended the night passed out upstairs.
The music was not to her liking.She played a different song that brought back her memories.She ended the night passed out upstairs.
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Amy and her friend Kim sat swinging in the porch swing.
Amy filled Kim in about the volleyball game.
Kim filled in Amy about the volleyball game.
She was no longer embarrassed she hadn't played. Kim was just proud of Amy for making the team. The girls hugged and Amy felt better about the whole situation.
Amy was embarrassed she hadn't played well at tryouts.Amy was proud of Kim for making the team.The girls hugged and Amy felt better about the whole situation.
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Sara bought a pack colorful chocolate candies.
She opened the pack and dumped them on the table.
She opened the pack and enjoyed it while watching TV.
She sorted all the candy by color. Each different color was put into a separate bag. Sara only ate the red candies that day.
She sorted all the candy by color.Each different color was put into a separate bag.Sara ate each color of candy that day.
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Jared was staking out a crime suspect's house.
He was working with a new partner.
He was working alone.
At one point he dozed off. When he woke up his partner laughed a bit. Jared felt embarrassed.
At one point he dozed off.When he woke up the suspect was standing in front of him.Jared felt scared.
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Kim wanted to do her part to save the earth.
She wanted to start small.
She decided to start big.
She often used Styrofoam cups. She started using washable cups instead. She is one step closer to helping the earth.
She often used Styrofoam cups.She started using washable cups instead.She is one step closer to helping the earth.
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It was time to look for a new car.
I went to a number of dealers looking for one.
I looked online at a number of websites, but none of the cars I liked were local.
I test drove a bunch of them. Some I hated more than others. But I finally decided on a new Ford.
I drove an hour and a half to test drive a bunch of cars.Some I hated more than others.But I finally decided on a new Ford.
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After a snowstorm, Jim had to shovel his walkway.
Jim forgot to put on his glasses so he couldn't see well.
Jim worked quickly and went back inside.
Soon after Jim started shoveling, he stepped on a brand and slipped. Jim fell backwards and broke his back. Now Jim has to recover and is out of work for 6 months.
After Jim went back inside he stepped on a banana peel and slipped.Jim fell backwards and broke his back.Now Jim has to recover and is out of work for 6 months.
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The teacher came into class and sat down.
The chair broke and she fell on her tail bone.
The chair broke and she fell but was okay.
We had to call the medics since she couldn't get back. She was diagnosed with a broken tailbone. The principal sent a substitute to help teach the class.
We had to call the janitor since she couldn't fix the chair.The janitor said a new chair was needed.The principal bought a brand new chair just for the teacher.
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Ben looked outside and saw the snow on the yard.
He put on his coat and scarf.
He decided not to go get mail today.
Ben kicked open the door to face the snow head on. He took a few steps out and felt the cold. Ben ran to the mailbox and ran back as fast as he could.
Ben didn't want to face the snow head on.He wouldn't even take a few steps out because of the cold.Ben would have go to the mailbox another day.
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Sandy made a kite for her school's kite day.
Sandy put a lot of work into making the kite.
Sandy put no effort into making the kite.
Her sister Julie, accidently ripped the wing of the kite. Sandy was so angry at her sister that she hit her. Sandy was sad that her hard work was destroyed.
Her sister Julie, accidently ripped the wing of the kite.Sandy didn't care since she didn't work hard on it.Sandy didn't mind that her hard work was destroyed.
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Megan's mom told her that her shorts were too short.
She gave Megan some money and told her to buy some new ones.
She gave Megan no money and told her to buy some more too short shorts.
Megan searched the store and tried on some new pairs. Finally, she chose a pair and bought them. When she showed her mom, her mom said that they were still too short.
Megan searched the store and tried on some new pairs.Finally, she chose a pair and bought them.When she showed her mom, her mom couldn't complain that they were still too short since Megan bought it with her own money.
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When I was in third grade I used to enjoy art class.
One day we were drawing a picture of Santa Claus.
One day we were drawing a picture of the ocean.
I colored my Santa's eyes brown. The teacher yelled at me and told me to color Santa's eyes blue. I stopped liking art class after that day.
I colored the ocean brown.The teacher yelled at me and told me to color the ocean blue.I stopped liking art class after that day.
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Wyatt got a bike for his second birthday.
His mom went to put it together.
His mom purchased the bike fully assembled.
First she built the frame. Then, she put the small bits on. Finally, she added some decorative stickers.
She was glad she didn't have to put it together.She decided to decorate it further.She added some decorative stickers.
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Bob told his son to do the dishes.
His son hated doing the dishes.
His song loved doing the dishes, and did them every night.
His son shouted at him and said no. Bob grounded his son. His son decided he should do the dishes next time.
His son shouted at him in excitement.Bob treated his son.His son decided he should do more chores next time.
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Marge was working the breakfast shift at work.
Things were picking up and getting very busy.
Things were very slow.
She was having a hard time keeping up and needed some help. She called up her friend Sean. Sean arrived quickly, and she was able to keep things under control.
She was having a hard time keeping busy and was bored.She called up her friend Sean.Sean arrived quickly, and she was able to keep things going.
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Monica was really late for her date.
She was going to stop to put gas but there was a long line.
She stood him up.
She thought she could make it. She didn't and stalled out near the restaurant. Her date felt stood up and she never heard from him again.
She thought she like himShe didn't, so she decided to meet another guy in a restaurant.Her date felt stood up and she never heard from him again.
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I was out of cigarettes.
I drove to the gas station.
I couldn't drive to the gas station.
I bought a large carton of cigarettes. I went back home and opened a pack. I smoked the cigarette and felt peace.
I had to walk to go buy a large carton of cigarettes.I walked back home and opened a pack.I smoked the cigarette and felt peace.
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Bob decided to travel to India.
He filed for a ninety-day visa.
He already had his visa.
His visa was denied. He decided to go to the embassy to argue the rejection. The embassy kicked him out!
But it got destroyed in the mail.He decided to go to the embassy to get a replacement.The embassy kicked him out!
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Alice was upset about a new rule at school.
She decided to petition for a change.
She refused to go to school because of the new rule.
First, she rallied her friends around the idea. Then, they created the petition and passed it around. Soon, they had enough signatures to convince the school to change.
First, she rallied her friends around protesting the rule.Then, they created the petition and passed it around.Soon, they had enough signatures to convince the school to change.
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New neighbors moved in next door to Mary with their 28 cats.
Suddenly the streets were inundated with cats, many were feral.
The new neighbors loved animals and adopted some of Mary's cats.
All complaints were ignored and the new neighbors eventually divorced. The new neighbor's wife remained and a new man moved in with her. This new man was allergic to cats and the cats were removed.
All complaints were taken care of, as the new neighbors adopted out many of their cats.The new neighbors wife remained friends with the new cat parents.The new neighbor found out he was allergic to cats, and had to get ride of the rest.
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I met Michael on Christian Mingle.
We talked for nearly a year before we decided to meet.
We talked for nearly a year and never got around to meeting.
Last December we met for the first time, in Singapore. While we were there Michael asked me to be his wife. I can't believe how happy I am to have found my soul mate.
Last December he told me he found someone else.Mike told me about asking the new woman to be his wife.I am very sad.
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Monica never went near water.
She was always afraid of drowning.
She always liked being on the beach more than being in the water.
She finally decided to go to the pool. Her friends helped her learn to swim. She's not afraid anymore.
She finally decided to go into the water.Her friends helped her learn to swim.She's not afraid anymore.
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Ellen had cockroaches in her small apartment.
She wanted to get rid of them but never had the time.
She wanted to keep them but never had the time.
Finally she called an exterminator to kill the cockroaches. The exterminator killed them. Ellen is happy now that her apartment doesn't have cockroaches.
She knew it was best to call an exterminator and not try to keep them around.The exterminator killed them.Ellen is sad now that her apartment doesn't have cockroaches.
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Little Carl wanted a new toy wagon for his birthday.
His sister, Anne, had broken his old wagon.
His sister, Anne, had fixed his old wagon.
On his birthday, Carl opened his presents, but there was no wagon. Anne came around the corner of the house with one last gift. Anne had bought Carl a new wagon.
On his birthday, Carl opened his presents, but there was new wagon.Anne came around the corner of the house with one last gift.Anne had brought Carl the fixed wagon.