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Stephanie bought a new dress today.
She wanted to show it off at her boyfriend's party.
She wanted to show it off at her boyfriend's soccer game.
Her boyfriend told her that he loved the dress. Stephanie and her boyfriend danced and ate all night. After the party, they decided that she will always keep the dress.
Her boyfriend told her that he loved the dress.Stephanie and her boyfriend danced and ate all night after the game.After the game, they decided that she will always keep the dress.
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The church across the street was having a bazaar.
Gina and her family walked over to check it out.
Gina and her family walked over but left quickly.
They had treats, and items for sale. Gina purchased a popcorn ball, and a plate of cookies. She ate her cookies and watched her sister get her face painted.
The next day, Gina and her family went back, they had treats, and items for sale.Gina purchased a popcorn ball, and a plate of cookies.She ate her cookies and watched her sister get her face painted.
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I always wanted to go horseback riding.
When I went to Arizona, I saw my chance to try it.
When I went to the beach, I saw my chance to try it.
It was so hot in the desert. My behind was sore from the long trail ride. I have decided, horseback riding is not for me!
It was so hot at the beach.My behind was sore from the long trail ride.I have decided, horseback riding is not for me!
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Mark was listening to his favorite song.
He thought it could be funny to play it backwards.
he thought it is very interesting to play it backwards.
He opened up some editing software. Then, he played the song backwards. It sounded really lame, and Mark stopped.
He opened up some editing software.Then, he played the song backwards.It sounded really cool, and Mark continued.
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Henry the wood carver was sitting in his shop one morning.
He heard a phone ring and quickly answered it.
He was looking into his phone and waiting for some important call.
The phone call was about a man enquiring about a large scale project. Henry accepted and began to work on the man's large wooden statue. The man showed up the next day and paid Henry handsomely.
When it rang, the phone call was about a man inquiring about a large scale project.Henry accepted and began to work on the man's large wooden statue.The man showed up the next day and paid Henry handsomely.
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Kate could not cook.
However, she was determined to cook her boyfriend dinner.
So she preferred get food from restaurants daily.
Her mom gave her a great recipe. Kate bought all the ingredients and followed them exactly. The dinner she cooked was perfect!
Her mom gave her a great recipe the one time she wanted to cook her own dinner.Kate bought all the ingredients and followed them exactly.The dinner she cooked was perfect!
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The drama teacher was casting for roles in the school play.
A veteran of school plays, Sarah was confident she'd get the part.
A veteran of school plays, Sarah didn't need to try out.
She quickly learned the lines for the audition. At try-outs, Sarah heard a girl say the part meant the world to her. Everyone was surprised when Sarah fumbled the lines for the lead role.
She quickly learned the lines for her new role.At practice, Sarah heard a girl say the part meant the world to her.Everyone was surprised when Sarah fumbled the lines for the lead role.
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Kelly was excited to go ice skating.
She headed over to the rink and started skating.
She headed over to the rink and sat watching for hours.
She was having a lot of fun until she fell. She fell right on her leg. Thankfully she got back up but was in a lot of pain.
She decided to skate to then she fell.She fell right on her leg.Thankfully she got back up but was in a lot of pain.
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Rachel went on a camping trip with her friends.
That night, they were up late in their tent.
It was too cold at the camp site so they got in the car and drove back home.
Suddenly, they heard a noise outside. Rachel peeked out and saw that it was a bear making the noise. Terrified, they stayed silent until the bear left.
Suddenly, they head a noise outside.Rachel peeked out and saw that it was a bear making the noise.Terrified, the sped up the car until the bear was far behind them.
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The men were on the coast.
They rented a boat.
They rented some diving fins.
They cast their nets over the edge. They brought the nets back in. They had caught over 100 pounds of shrimp.
They dove over the edge of the pier into the water.They brought their waterproof cameras along.They had taken over 100 photos of the wildlife they'd seen.
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Ed had recently lost his job.
He knew he had to find something else quickly.
He was so depressed that he commited suicide.
The only job he could quickly find was to be a restaurant server. He hate it and was exhausted after each shift. He quit and decided being unemployed was better than that.
His roommate found him on the floor.Everyone was so sad.They had a funeral the next day.
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Molly wanted a new bike.
She saved up all summer to buy one.
Her dad bought her one.
When she had enough money, she went to the bike store. She saw a poor little boy outside the store. Molly bought the bike and gave it to the little boy.
When her dad had time, he taught her how to ride it.Molly was very happy.Molly rides her bike every single day.
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Rick was eating his breakfast.
He was having cereal and orange juice.
Rick had to feed his cat treats in order to silence her.
His cat kept begging for food. His cat wouldn't stop making noise. Rick had to feed his cat treats in order to silence her.
His cat kept begging for treats.His cat wouldn't stop making noise.Rick had to feed his cat treats in order to silence her.
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Roger had a fluffy pet rabbit hopping around his floor.
Delighted, he rolled and laughed.
Delighted, he rolled and laughed as the rabbit hopped energetically around him.
The bunny remained stoically twitching his whiskers. Roger felt a deep and awful crunch under his back as he rolled over. He jumped up only to break down, destroyed at what he had done.
The bunny remained energetically twitching his whiskers.Roger felt a deep and awful crunch under his back as he rolled over.He jumped up only to break down, destroyed at what he had done.
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Gina entered her classroom and went to her desk.
Her friends were already at their desks.
Her enemies are at their DEsk.
Rita, and Mary weren't talking to Gina. Gina only had Tami as her ally. The fact that Tami was still talking to them made Gina uncomfortable.
Rita, and Mary weren't talking to Gina; they were her enemies.Gina only had Tami as her ally.The fact that Tami was still talking to them made Gina uncomfortable.
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Tom saw a friendly dog while walking through the city.
He decided he wanted a dog of his own.
He wanted a dog but knew he couldn't take care of one.
He visited an animal shelter. He looked at every dog. He took home a great dog and made a new best friend.
He visited an animal shelter.He petted every dog.He can only imagine taking home a great dog and becoming best friends with it.
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Michelle went on a hike.
She broke her leg and needed help.
She broke her phone screen and needed help.
She called out for help. A ranger heard her call and helped her to the hospital. Michelle gratefully thanked the ranger.
She called out in frustration.A ranger heard her and came over to see what was the problem.Michelle gratefully thanked the ranger.
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Sue headed out the door to pick up her son after school.
As the door shut, she realized her keyring was on the table.
In a hurry she shut the door and forgot to pick keyring that was on the table.
Without a key to the car or house, Sue panicked. She tried to climb through the bathroom window to get the keys. Her husband came home to find Sue wedged in the narrow window.
Returning home without a key to the house, Sue panicked.Her son said he could climb through the bathroom window to get the keys.He slipped in the narrow window and came to the front door to let Sue in.
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Anita was a beautiful singer.
She moved to New York to become famous.
She uploaded videos of herself singing to the internet in hopes of becoming a star.
She worked two part-time jobs to afford her rent. Finally she was hired as a background vocalist for a major artist. Anita thought her dream was finally becoming a reality.
She worked two part-time jobs to afford her rent.Finally she was hired as a background vocalist for a major artist.Anita thought her dream was finally becoming a reality.
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Jill buys a new bathroom scale.
When it goes missing she thinks that the maid stole it.
It goes missing, but she finds it under her bed.
She calls the maid on her off day and accuses her of stealing it. The maid tells her she moved it to clean and forgot to replace it. The maid angrily quits over the phone.
She calls the maid on her off day and accuses her of moving it.The maid tells her she moved it to clean and forgot to replace it.The maid angrily quits over the phone.
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Zoe wanted to plant a flowerbed in her front yard.
She bought flowers with her favorite color purple in them.
She bought flowers but they all died within a few days.
She watered them everyday and took care of them. They started to grow and bloom into beautiful flowers. Her flowerbed was the prettiest one in the neighborhood.
She never watered them at all and really neglected them.They started to wither and die.Her flowerbed was the ugliest one in the neighborhood.
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Jason notices his old slippers are torn.
Jason decided to get new slippers.
his old slippers are torn.
He goes online to read slipper reviews. Jason likes a pair of slippers from an online store. Even though they are expensive, he buys the nice slippers.
He goes online to read slipper reviews.Jason likes a pair of slippers from an online store.Even though they are expensive, he buys the nice slippers.
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Cheryl had a headache.
She took some Tylenol.
She took balm.
An hour later, it was not better. She took a nap. She felt better when she woke up.
An hour later, it was not better, so the balm wasn't working.She took a nap.She felt better when she woke up.
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Tim was mad at his parents.
He decided to live underground.
He decided to move to Denver.
He dug a large hole. He realized it was too much work. He then decided to stay home with his parents.
He began to plan his move.He realized it was too much work.He then decided to stay home with his parents.
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Yin wanted to learn how to eat with chopsticks.
Her mother said that she would help her learn.
Her father said that she would help her learn.
She gave Yin a very special pair of chopsticks. They made learning much easier. Soon Yi was the best out of all her friends at using chopsticks.
He gave Yin a very special pair of chopsticks.They made learning much easier.Soon Yi was the best out of all her friends at using chopsticks.
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Angie had been diagnosed with throat cancer.
She soon got surgery to remove the tumor.
The tumor was unoperable.
She kept smoking after surgery against doctor's orders. Soon she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She dies a week later.
She continued to smoke, against doctor's orders.Soon she was diagnosed with lung cancer.She died a week later.
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Gina lived in Syria.
When the rebels began to take over, her family fled to Turkey.
When the rebels began to take over, her family fled to India.
Once in Turkey, Gina's family applied for asylum in the United States. The application process took two years. Finally they were approved and now live in New York.
Once in India, Gina's family applied for asylum in the United States.The application process took two years.Finally they were approved and now live in New York.
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Johnny wanted to gain some confidence.
His friend suggested martial arts classes.
He decided to go into weight lifting.
Years later Johnny became a black belt. Johnny became very confident. Johnny was fulfilled and happy with his hard earned confidence.
Years later Johnny became extremely buff.Johnny became very confident.Johnny was fulfilled and happy with his hard earned confidence.
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A man wanted to improve his tennis skills.
He began studying the exact body movements of professional players.
He decided to hire a personal tennis coach.
He began emulating their form exactly. He filmed himself to compare it to the professionals. He eventually saw his skills dramatically improve.
He began emulating the coach's form exactly.He filmed himself to compare it to the professionals.He eventually saw his skills dramatically improve.
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Jill found a pretty vase at a yard sale.
It would be a perfect gift for her mother.
Jill want give a gift for her mother.
She wrapped it for Mother's Day. When her mother opened it, she got a strange look on her face. It wasn't a vase at all, it was an urn with ashes inside of it!
She wrapped it for Mother's Day.When her mother opened it, she got a strange look on her face.It wasn't a vase at all, it was an urn with ashes inside of it.
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Larry decided he had had enough of working.
He came up with a plan to rob a bank.
He came up to deposit money.
Larry went to the bank and slipped the teller a note. The teller handed Larry all the money she could get. Larry ran off and lived in a luxurious beach house until he died.
Larry went and slipped the teller a note.The teller handed Larry all the money she could get.Larry ran off and lived in a luxurious beach house until he died.
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Alan was at a carnival.
He saw an ice cream vendor and he licked his lips.
It was too hot for ice cream, so he got a funnel cake.
But as soon as he bought the ice cream, he regretted it. It began to melt all over him! Soon Alan was very sticky and very unhappy!
But as soon as he bought the funnel cake, he regretted it.It began to drop sugar all over him!Soon Alan was very sticky and very unhappy!
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It was Jill was at the beach with her kids when the water disappeared.
They were confused but continued to play.
They were all scared and quickly ran away.
A huge tsunami wave appeared on the distance and they ran for safety. They ran through the streets trying to reach high ground. Just as the wave crashed they reached safety.
A huge tsunami wave appeared on the distance as they watched from the road.They ran through the streets trying to reach high ground.Just as the wave crashed they reached safety.
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Bobby wanted to impress the girls at his school.
He noticed that his friend Jim was really popular with the girls.
He noticed that his friend Jim was even less popular with the girls.
Bobby asked himself what was different between him and Jim. He realized that Jim played the guitar. Bobby taught himself to play the guitar in order to impress girls.
Bobby asked himself what was different between him and Jim.He realized that Jim didn't play the guitar.Bobby had taught himself to play the guitar in order to impress girls.
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My high school friend recently starred in Rocky Horror Picture Show.
I really wanted to go but live out of town.
I was able to go because it was in town.
My mom went to the show in my place. My friend noticed her right away and called her on stage. He gave her a lap dance in front of the entire audience!
My mom went to the show with me.My friend noticed her right away and called her on stage.He gave her a lap dance in front of the entire audience!
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Sam couldn't wait to show off his science fair project at school.
He woke up to two feet of snow!
He woke up to a perfectly clear day.
School was cancelled. He gathered all of his stuffed animals in the living room. They were a very attentive audience!
School was in session.He gathered with all of his classmates in the classroom.They were a very attentive audience!
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Lou found a wallet lying on the street.
It had over a hundred dollars in it.
Lou decided to spend the money on drugs.
It also had a phone number. He called the person who was very excited to get his wallet back. He even gave You a $50 reward.
He called a phone number.He called the person who was very excited to sell him drugs.He even gave Lou extra pills.
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Will was looking for a new shirt.
He went to walmart and picked out a rolling stone shirt.
He bought one online.
He saw that there was a coupon on the shirt. The shirt has a free subscription to the magazine. He was excited and bought the shirt.
He saw that there was a damage on the shirt.He tried to return the shirt.He was disappointed about buying stuff online.
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The Jones family was elated to go pick out their Christmas tree.
The whole family climbed in the car to drive to the tree lot.
The whole family climbed in the car to drive to the store to buy a fake one in a box.
They spent many hours debating between two lush trees. The Jones picked the shorter, squatter tree in the end. They strapped it to the car and started thinking how to decorate it.
They spent an hour debating between two fake trees.The Jones picked the shorter, squatter tree in the end.They put the box in the car and started thinking how to decorate it.
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Amy was having lunch at school.
Amy liked being able to choose her own lunch.
She hoped that they were serving her favorite, chicken nuggets.
Today there were chicken nuggets in the cafeteria. Amy had never heard of a chicken nugget. Amy ended up getting nuggets because all her friend did.
Today there were chicken nuggets in the cafeteria.She was so excited to eat the chicken nuggets.Amy ended up eating all of her friends nuggets too.
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It was late and Gina and her family were going home.
They drove past an empty deserted church on a corner.
Gina slept the whole car ride back.
On the other end of the block was a bar full of people. The people at the bar all looked happy, while the church stood empty. It was odd to see those buildings on the same block.
On the other end of the block was a bar full of people.The people at the bar all looked happy, while the church stood empty.Gina was asleep and didn't see those buildings on the same block.
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Julia really had to go to the bathroom.
She was stuck in the mall with her friends.
She was already outside the restroom.
She excused herself and tried to find the closest one. When she finally found it she rushed in a screamed. She had accidentally gone into the men's restroom!
She tried to open the closest restroom door.When she finally got it open she rushed in a screamed.She had accidentally gone into the men's restroom!
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Ryan was a computer repair man.
One day a woman came in and said that her computer wouldn't turn on.
He wasn't able to fix one woman's computer, though.
He took it inside and realized that her power button was broken. He replaced the button and charged her $100 for the simple repair. The woman happily paid when her computer turned on again.
He took it inside and realized that her power button was broken.He tried to replace the button and charged her $100 for the simple repair.The woman refused to pay when the computer never turned on again.
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I wanted to go to Guam.
But, I was scared of airplanes.
I bought a ticket and boarded a plane.
So, I decided to take a boat. Alas, the boat capsized in the middle of the pacific Ocean. Luckily, I was saved by the Navy!
There was some extreme turbulence while onboard.Alas, the plane made an emergency landing in the middle of the pacific Ocean.Luckily, I was saved by the Navy!
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Amy was always behind on bills.
She paid stuff late.
She paid on time, but didn't earn enough to keep up.
She didn't pay some things at all. She decided to get her act together. She finally is in a good place financially.
Each month she just scraped by with nothing to spare.She decided to get her act together.She asked for a raise and now she is in a good place financially.
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A man wanted to see a popular play.
When he got to the box office, they were sold out.
He walked away and was accosted by a showdy individual.
He walked away and was accosted by a showdy individual. The shadowy individual offered his extra ticket at a special rate. This excited the man and he promptly paid.
The man was leaving because tickets were sold out.The shadowy individual offered his extra ticket at a special rate.This excited the man and he promptly paid.
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Garry's friends knew he had a soft heart for women.
But one day that weakness costed him money.
He spent all day online talking to bots without realizing it.
Garry let three girls from the neighborhood in his apartment. They slept on his sofa and insisted he sleep in his bedroom. The next morning, the girls and Garry's TV was gone.
Gary was disappointed.Gary decided to try blind dating instead.Luckily, he found the love of his life.
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Ben wanted to get a special gift for his friend Ed for Christmas.
He asked his mother to take him to the store to get Ed a gift.
He would have to get creative because he had no money.
He looked through the mall but couldn't find anything. Then he asked his mother to take him to the pet store. She hadn't realized that Ed was a dog that Ben knew.
He looked online for DIY ideas and found one for a collar.Then he asked his mother to take him to the pet store.She hadn't realized that Ed was a dog that Ben knew.
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Hans made his burgers on the grill one afternoon.
His wife and son set the table and pulled out the condiments.
His wife and son set the table with buns and fixings.
Hans then discovered that he forgot to get buns. Hans' son suggested that they use bread slices instead. Hans congratulated his son on a great idea.
Hans then discovered that he forgot to get plates.Hans' son suggested that they use napkins instead.Hans congratulated his son on a great idea.
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Lucy's grandma wanted to buy a cake.
They were shopping at the fancy grocery store her grandma liked.
She bought one from her neighbor who baked at home.
Lucy's eyes grew when she saw the bakery. The racks were lined with delicate treats she had never seen. Lucy wanted to try everything, but settled on a cannoli.
Lucy's eyes grew when she saw the cake.It was layered with delicate flowers she had never seen.Lucy wanted to try everything, but settled on the icing.
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It was Thanksgiving day.
Martha was cooking turkey for her family.
Martha made a great turkey and the holiday went perfectly.
She put a frozen turkey directly into the deep fryer. The deep fryer created a huge fire. The fire completely decimated her backyard porch.
Martha told her family how she had carefully deep fried the turkey.Everyone was happy that the holiday went as well as it dead.The family decided to have Thanksgiving at Martha's next year.
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Bob called Erica to ask her to a Valentine's Day date.
She told him yes that she would love to go with him.
Bob was floored when she let out the secret that she was dating his brother.
He was excited about the upcoming date. He planned everything for the perfect night. When he picked her up she was smiling and happy.
He was distraught about this.He planned everything for the perfect night with a different girl.When he picked her up she was smiling and happy, and Bob was happy.
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Claire was addicted to Tim Tams.
Because she lived in US, they were hard to acquire.
Because she lived in Australia, they were easy to acquire.
She had some shipped from Australia. When they arrived, lizards darted out from the box. She opened the box to discover they had eaten all her Tim Tams.
She bought some from the factory store in Australia.When she got home, lizards darted out from the box.She shooed them away from the box and took out her new Tim Tams.
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It was the day of the written driver's license test.
Kay was ready to start driving and felt prepared for the test.
Kay did not feel ready for the test and decided not to go.
She answered the questions she remembered and guessed the rest. The wait to find out the result of the test was excruciating. Kay was overjoyed to find out she passed with a 90%.
She had to do the test the next day and she thought it was hard.The wait to find out the result of the test was excruciating.Kay was overjoyed to find out she passed with a 90%.
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Once there was a family that was happy with their plow man.
He cleared their driveway whenever the snow was a problem.
that plow man used to clear the snow in the drive area.
One year, the plow man got greedy and plowed for now reason. He continued to act this way despite being confronted by the family. The plow man got fired and a new plow man took his place.
One year, the plow man got greedy and plowed when there was only a dusting.He continued to do this, despite being confronted by the family.The plow man got fired and a new plow man took his place.
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John got a puppy named Buddy for his birthday.
Buddy got really sick one night after eating food from the trashcan.
Buddy was very healthy.
John stayed up all night with Buddy to make sure he is ok. The next day, John took Buddy to the vet to get a checkup. The vet said Buddy will be back to normal in a few days.
Even so, John still took Buddy to the ver regularly.The next day, John took Buddy to the vet to get a checkup.The vet said Buddy was very healthy.
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Depression seemed to overwhelm Sarah after the birth of her child.
Her friends and family told her that she should snap out of it.
Her obstetrician told her that she should snap out of it.
Sarah knew that she should be happy and that something was wrong. She contacted her obstetrician who recommended a psychiatrist. She was diagnosed with postpartum depression and began medication.
Sarah knew that she should be happy and that something was wrong.She contacted her obstetrician who finally recommended a psychiatrist.She was diagnosed with postpartum depression and began medication.
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Sam went to the gas station.
He went in to buy a few candy bars.
He went in to sell a few candy bars.
The guy behind the register didn't give him enough change back. Sam noticed but didn't make a big deal about it. He figured it was just a few cents and an honest mistake.
The guy behind the register wouldn't buy the candy bars.Sam didn't make a big deal about it.He figured it was just a few bucks he would have made.
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Jordan was riding his skateboard at the skatepark.
He wanted to grind the biggest rail there.
He didn't want to grind the biggest rail there.
He was nervous but he went for it. He jumped into the air and got onto the rail. His grind was flawless and he rode away satisfied.
He was nervous so he didn't do it.He watched his friend jump into the air and get onto the rail.His grind was flawless.
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One day at work, Bill saw a man with a shiny gold watch.
Bill loved horology and was quite impressed with this men's timepiece.
Bill recognized it right away because he had the same one.
Bill found out that it was a specific model number and began to save. After five years, he had finally saved enough money to buy the watch. He went and found another watch he liked even better to buy himself.
Bill found out that it was a specific model number and began to do more research on it.After five years, he had finally decided to sell his version of the watch.He went and found another watch he liked even better to buy himself.
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Julie found a stray dog on the side of the road.
She tried to find an owner with no luck.
Julie watched as the dog took its last breath.
She decided to keep the dog. One day, she heard squealing. The dog had given birth to puppies!
She decided to bury the dog.One day, she heard squealing.Her neighbor's dog had given birth to puppies!
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Gayle wanted the yard work done.
Knowing her husband wouldn't do it willingly, she devised a plan.
She hired a kid to do it.
Gayle went outside with her work clothes on. Her husband grumbled, following shortly. Gayle was glad she knew how to manipulate her husband into chores.
Gayle went outside with her work clothes on.The kid grumbled, following shortly.Gayle was glad she knew how to manipulate the kid into working hard.
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Arnold wanted everything in his house to be the color green.
He bought green dye to put in his water so he could drink green water.
For some off reason he decided he wanted to paint the ceilings the same color at the walls.
The first time he took a shower he came out dyed completely green. He liked the look and decided to go with it. Now his quest for a total green life was complete.
He painted the entire room green.He liked the look and decided to go with it.Now his quest for a total green life was complete.
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Dave found an axe in his garage.
He saw that it had red stains on it.
He didn't see that it had red stains on it.
He touched the stains. They were tacky like blood! Dave decided to leave the axe alone!
He touched the axe.It felt tacky like there was blood.Dave decided to leave the axe alone!
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My parents bought me a bench set to lift weights on.
My parents warned me to not bench weights without a spotter.
I made sure to always have a partner with me when using it.
I decided to go against their wishes and bench some weight. Usually I have no problem benching weight, but my arm just gave out. The weights fell down on my chest and I had to go to the hospital.
I decided to bench some weight.Usually I have no problem benching weight, but my arm just gave out.My partner stopped the weights from falling down on my chest so I didn't have to go to the hospital.
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Jerry grabbed his surfboard and swam into the ocean.
He saw a great looking wave and swam over to surf it.
He saw that the ocean was too calm to surf today.
Just as he prepared to climb his board, he saw a giant shark. Jerry quickly climbed his board and tried to escape the shark. Then last minute, Jerry realized the shark was just a dolphin.
Just as he prepared to swim instead, he saw a giant shark.Jerry quickly returned to the beach to escape the shark.Then, from shore, Jerry realized the shark was just a dolphin.
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Charles thought it would be fun to wash the family dog.
As long as the dog didn't shake water on him, this would be cute.
The dog didn't want to take a bath and ran all over the house.
Charles put their dog in the tub and rinsed him with warm water. The dog didn't shake. Charles lathered the dog and then he shook soap everywhere.
Charles caught the dog and put it in the tub and rinsed him with warm water.The dog didn't shake.Charles lathered the dog and then he shook soap everywhere.
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Amy started training to be a gymnast at an early age.
She wasn't allowed on the rings with the boys.
Amy had a long, healthy, and successful career as a gymnast.
She was told it'd make her muscles too big. Amy's career was over at 20 years of age from an injury. She regrets abusing her body and stunting her growth now.
She had very big muscles as a result.Amy's career was over at 20 years of age from an injury.She looks back on her career very happy and proud.
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Pete married when he was very young.
Now he had a job, a house, and a daughter who was 5 years old.
he had a house along with a job and a child.
Pete decided that he liked other men more than he did his wife. He left her to find his soulmate. Now he sees his daughter twice a year.
Pete decided that he liked other men more than he did his wife.He left her to find his soulmate.Now he sees his daughter twice a year.
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I got home from work.
I decided to change my clothes.
I didn't want to change my clothes.
I heard something outside my window. It was a man looking at me! I called the police and they arrested him.
I heard something outside my window.It was a man looking at me!Thank goodness that I didn't change my clothes.
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Jeremy wanted to experiment with his hair color.
He decided to dye his hair blonde.
He wanted to go blue.
The end result looked great. When he showed his friends, they loved it. Jeremy couldn't wait to show his girlfriend.
The end result looked great.When he showed his friends, they loved it.Jeremy couldn't wait to show his girlfriend.
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Mike drove to Oklahoma to look for a cheap house.
He stopped at a cheap motel to stay in while he house haunted.
He stayed at a fancy resort.
First thing in the morning, Mike met up with a real estate agent. The apartment Mike was shown was very nice and cheap. Miek happily and quickly grabbed the deal and moved into his new home.
First thing in the morning, Mike met up with a real estate agent after leaving the resort.The apartment Mike was shown was very nice and cheap.Miek happily and quickly grabbed the deal and moved into his new home.
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Ramona went to her first horse racing event the other day.
She actually found it to be quite fun.
Ramona hated horse racing and never went back.
She didn't realize how fun it would be. She started betting on horses and winning. Ramona couldn't wait to go back.
She realized it wasn't fun at all.She hated betting on horses and losing.Ramona always couldn't wait to go back home.
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Brian wanted to go on vacation.
He started saving extra money here and there.
He was still not able to save any money for the vacation and kept spending it at the club.
Soon he had several hundred dollars. He and his wife booked tickets for Florida. They had a great time on their vacation!
Soon he was several hundred dollars in debt.He and his wife never booked tickets for Florida.They never had a great time on their vacation!
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Sara wanted to make banana pudding.
She had never made it before.
But she was allergic to bananas.
It was one of her favorite desserts. She bought everything and followed her gran's recipe. It turned out perfect!
It was one of her grandma's favorite desserts.She bought everything and followed her gran's recipe.It turned out perfect!
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Harry went into the forest to gather firewood.
He found a log that was dry and big enough.
Unfortunately, there had been so much rain, all the wood was waterlogged and he didn't get any.
Harry tied some rope to the log. He dragged the log out of the forest and to his car. Harry loaded the log in his car and drove off.
He found a rock that was dry and big enough.He dragged the rock out of the forest and to his car.Harry loaded the rock in his car and drove off.
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Anna went to visit her husband in jail.
The warden stopped her.
The warden turned her away that day because his unit was on lock-down.
He made her remove her shoes and jewelry. Then he let Anna in to see her husband. Anna was so glad to see him, she cried.
He made her remove her visitor's pass.Then he did not let Anna in to see her husband.Anna was so sad not to see him, she cried.
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Elizabeth was reading when she heard a loud crash.
The front window was smashed in, and a baseball lay on the carpet.
Elizabeth was grabbed by the neck by the intruder.
She opened the front door and saw a boy in her yard. She scolded him for breaking the window. He had a guilty look on his face, but he lied and said it wasn't him.
She opened the bedroom door and saw a man in her house.She scolded him for breaking and entering.He had a guilty look on his face, but he grabbed Elizabeth anyway.
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Dominick has a birthday coming.
He wants a pair of work boots so bad.
He asked for a diferent present this year and not again work boots.
He told his parents that was what he wanted. His parents went and bought them for his birthday. Dominick was so happy to get his boots.
He told his parents exactly what he wanted.His parents went and bought him boots anyway for his birthday.Dominick was so disappointed to get boots.
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Courtney was in high school.
The teacher was giving a lecture.
She got sick and had to run to the restroom.
She quietly told a joke. The class started laughing. The teacher kicked Courtney out of class.
She quietly told a joke when she returned from the bathroom.The class started laughing.The teacher kicked Courtney out of class.
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Benjamin have the ball in his hands with 4 seconds left.
He tried to run to the post.
He tried to pass the ball to one of his teammates.
Since everyone was blocking the area, he shot a three. The ball bounced off of the net but it went back in. The judges announced the winners, which were us.
Since everyone was blocking the area, his teammate didn't catch the ball.The ball bounced off of another player and went out of bounds.The judges announced the winners, which was us.
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When a new girl starts attending Alex's school he thinks she's pretty.
Alex pretends to be a feminist to get her to go out with him.
Alex never did get to go out with her.
It works at first. But when she finds out that he's not a feminist she dumps him. Alex is kind of glad because he hated pretending to be a feminist
Alex was too shy to ask her out.But when he found out her attitude he lost his interest.Alex is a conservative type of guy.
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Sid did hours research for a science project.
He worked tirelessly building his model rocket in the garage.
He worked tirelessly making his report.
Upon completion, his model was by far the greatest in the class! One day, Sid's brother came into the garage with a candle. He tripped over a wire and Sid's whole project went up in flames!
Upon completion, his report was the best in the class!One day, Sid's brother came into the garage with a candle.He tripped over a wire and Sid's whole report went up in flames!
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My baby would not go to sleep last night.
She kept crying non stop.
She stopped crying and fell asleep.
Finally I strapped her into her car seat and drove around a bit. It helped quiet her down but only while driving. I wound up driving for hours.
After a few minutes she cried again so I strapped her into her car seat and drove around a bit.It helped quiet her down but only while driving.I wound up driving for hours.
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Zach had a project due.
He wrote the due date in his planner.
He didn't write the due date in his planner.
He got to school on Wednesday and began reviewing his week. His classmates were turning in their projects. Zach had written the due date on the wrong day.
He got to school on Wednesday and began reviewing his week.His classmates were turning in their projects.Zach then realized he'd never written down the due date and forgot about the project.
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The family decided to go on a picnic.
They packed a big lunch to take with them.
They packed a big lunch and took it with them.
When they got to the park, mom went to get the lunch. They had left the lunch at home. They went out to eat instead.
When they got to the park, mom went to get the lunch.It turned out that they had left the lunch at home.They went out to eat instead.
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Jim found a large quartz crystal in the forest.
He took pictures and tweeted its location.
He click pictures of the location and tweeted.
People began visiting it, because it was so cool looking. Some of the local jocks didn't like all the attention it was getting. They smashed it with sledgehammers when no one was around.
People began visiting it, because it was so cool looking.Some of the local jocks didn't like all the attention it was getting.They smashed it with sledgehammers when no one was around.
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Randall loves the view of the city from his big apartment windows.
However, he notices that his neighbors are looking into his windows.
Randall removed the curtains and always enjoyed the view.
All of a sudden Randall wants more privacy. He buys heavy curtains so his neighbors can't see him at home. Randall feels sorry the curtains block his city view.
Randall sees people looking in the window at him.He buys blinds so he can get the best of both worlds.Randall feels happy his city view is there whenever he wants it.
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Sunday was the day for the church pot luck dinner.
Jason had brought a brownie cake that his mother made.
Jason forgot to bring anything for dessert.
Belatedly, Jason realized it was in the same pan he kept his hashish. He tried to get the brownies back, but he was too late. It turned out to be the most social church event ever.
Belatedly, Jason realized it was too late to make a dessert.He tried to get brownies at the store.It turned out to be closed though.
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Mike went to college at the local junior college.
The other students and faculty were somewhat slow.
The other students and faculty were brilliant.
Everyone acted threatened by Mike, and his grades suffered. As it turns out, he school lost its accreditation. Now Mike is glad he dropped out, and went to State.
Everyone encouraged Mike, and his grades stayed high.As it turns out, he school just got its accreditation.Now Mike is glad he went to junior college.
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Marie had accumulated two weeks of vacation time at work.
She told her boss she wanted to take her vacation in July.
She told her boss she wanted to take her vacation in December.
Her boss agreed and gave her two weeks off in the middle of July. Marie thought about her options and decided to go to the beach. She booked a hotel room with an ocean view and had a blast.
Her boss agreed and gave her two weeks off in the middle of December.Marie thought about her options and decided to go to the beach.She booked a hotel room with an ocean view and had a blast.
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Tanya had always been very shy, and didn't like speaking in public.
She knew it was a fear she'd need to overcome to be successful.
She knew she couldn't stand and speak at the same time.
She decided to take a class on public speaking. The class involved presenting speeches to classmates in small groups. Tanya became more confident that she could speak in public.
She decided to take a class on public speaking.The class involved presenting speeches to classmates in small groups.Tanya became more confident that she could speak in public.
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When Joe returned from the beach he shook his clothes to remove sand.
Joe was not satisfied with how much sand he knocked off by shaking.
Joe was satisfied with how less sand he knocked off by shaking.
He went to his garden hose and sprayed himself to remove more sand. The water was too cold for Joe to handle so he stopped. When he was finally dry, Joe went inside.
He went to his garden hose and sprayed himself to wash off.The water was too cold for Joe to handle so he stopped.When he was finally dry, Joe went inside.
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I lend my sweater to my brother to wear for one day.
After several weeks, he decided to swear the same sweater a few times.
After several weeks, he decided to buy a new sweater for him.
He told me that it was comfortable and as families, we should share. Since the sweater was already worn out, I told him to keep it. He immediately thanked me and gave me a hug.
He told me that it was comfortable, and he should buy one for himself.Since the sweater was already worn out, I told him to just keep mine.He immediately thanked me and gave me a hug.
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Tim is part of the school soccer team.
He was never the best player.
He is the team's mascot.
Last summer he trained very hard to become better at it. At the last soccer game he scored 3 goals. Because of his good performance they won the game.
Last summer he trained very hard to become better at it.At the last soccer game he cheered 3 goals.Because of his good cheering they won the game.
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Gus lived in the city and had never seen a firefly.
He visited his Grandfather and was surprised by these light up bugs.
He visited his Grandmother and was surprised by these light up bugs.
His Grandfather helped him find a jar to keep the lightning bugs in. Gus spent an hour catching the bugs and putting them in a jar. It was a night they would never forget.
His Grandmother helped him find a jar to keep the lightning bugs in.Gus spent an hour catching the bugs and putting them in a jar.It was a night they would never forget.
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We needed something to entertain the kids.
We got a new bubble kit, with oddly shaped wands.
We wanted something that they would get some exercise on so be bought a slip & slide.
We took all the kids out back with the bubbles. They quickly caught on to how the new wands worked. Everyone had fun.
We took all the kids out back with their bathing suits on.They quickly caught on to how the new slip and slide works.Everyone had fun.
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I wanted to find a new book to read.
I asked my friend for a recommendation.
I am confused about new books so decided to ask my friend about some new thriller or any type of books.
He told me about an action thriller he read recently. I took his suggestion to heart and got the book. I'm still reading it but it's really good so far.
He told me about an action thriller he read recently.I took his suggestion to heart and got the book.I'm still reading it but it's really good so far.
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I leave my house and get in my car.
After starting the car, I drive to my doctor's office across town.
I drive to my doctor's but realize it is closed.
The drive to the doctor's office takes 15 minutes. I listened to the radio while driving to the doctor's office. I arrived at the office for my doctor's appointment 5 minutes early.
The drive to the doctor's office took 15 minutes.I listened to the radio while driving to the doctor's office.It was closed because I arrived at the office for my doctor's appointment 5 minutes early.
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Clara wants to get her mom something special for Mother's day.
She buys her a bouquet of flowers and a card from the store.
She buys things for a picnic.
When she gets home, her dog eats the flowers! Clara's mom tells Clara that she doesn't need a present anyways. The two spent Mother's Day having a picnic in the park instead.
When she gets home, her dog eats the picnic food!Clara's mom tells Clara that she doesn't need a present anyways.The two spent Mother's Day having a picnic in the park when they get some new food to eat.