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Kim got engaged and her fiance's parents threw her a party.
Jim told her his mom's signature dish was French onion soup.
Jim told her his mom's signature dish was a grilled cheese.
Kim hated onions, but knew it would be rude to not eat. She tried some onion dishes at home, but still hated them all. At the party, she told Jim's mom she was allergic and all was fine.
Kim hated cheese, but knew it would be rude to not eat.She tried some cheese dishes at home, but still hated them all.At the party, she told Jim's mom she was allergic and all was fine.
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Joe added salt to his pasta.
He tasted the pasta.
He loved salt and could never get enough.
It was too salty for him. He added a whole lot of pepper. It still tasted too salty.
It was not salty enough for him.He added a whole lot of salt.It still tasted too bland.
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After Mindy reached menopause, she gained weight and slept poorly.
She worried about bone loss, which is common in menopausal women.
She worried about bone loss, which is common in menopausal women but will never lose weight.
Mindy decided to hire a personal trainer and get more fit. This has been a superb decision on Mindy's part. She has lost the extra weight, feels better and enjoys the sessions.
Mindy decided to hire a personal trainer and not try to lose weight.This has been a superb decision on Mindy's part.She hasn't lost the extra weight, but she feels better and enjoys the sessions.
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Hyro ran a marathon and did very well.
But the next day, his knee was very stiff.
The next day he felt great and had no pain.
He applied an ice pack and compression bandage. Then he elevated it. After a few hours, Hydro's knee felt better.
He didn't have to apply an ice pack and compression bandage to his knee this time.He didn't even need to elevate it.Hydro's knee felt great.
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The music suddenly blared through the speakers.
Sam took that as his cue to grab the mic.
Sam took that as his cue to start dancing.
He sang his favorite song first. Then he sang his fiance's favorite song. The audience applauded loudly as he left the stage.
He danced to his favorite song first.Then he danced to his fiance's favorite song.The audience applauded loudly as he left the stage.
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Last week I went to the beach.
It was a horrendously long trip.
It was a quick trip to get there.
It took us over two hours. When we got there it was a relief. The long drive was worth it.
It took us just ten minutes.When we got there we were excited.It was worth it.
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Donald was afraid of spiders.
One day he heard his mom scream.
One day he heard his mom laughing.
Donald ran into the room and saw her backing away from a spider. He quickly grabbed a broom and killed the spider. Now Donald no longer fears spiders!
Donald ran into the room and saw her dancing and singing.He quickly grabbed a broom and started dancing.Now Donald no longer fears performing!
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A middle-aged man went to the park for some relaxation.
He walked to the top of a large hill and looked at the scenery.
He walked to the top of a large hill and looked at the scenery and decided not to roll ever again.
When he decided to leave, the man had a thought. Instead of walking down, he decide to roll down the hill. The man felt young again as he rolled down.
When he decided to leave, the man had a thought.As he walked down, he remembered rolling down hills as a child.The man felt old as he decided not to roll down.
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I couldn't find a place to put my new computer.
I finally decided to move a small brown desk into my bedroom.
I finally decided to move a small brown chaur into my bedroom.
The desk wasn't sturdy at all, but was actually a little wobbly. I put the computer on top, and used a dining chair to sit in front. Now I have a work station, even though it isn't a very good one.
The chair wasn't sturdy at all, but was actually a little wobbly.I put the computer underneath, and sat on the chair.Now I have a work station, even though it isn't a very good one.
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This morning my husband went to get dressed as he usually does.
He walked into the bathroom and went into his closet.
He started putting on the clothes I had picked out for him.
He picked out the clothing he wanted to wear, and put them on. When he walked out, he shut the closet door. The knob, however, was broken and now the door won't open.
Once he was dressed, he walked out of the closet.When he walked out, he shut the closet door.The knob, however, was broken and now the door won't open.
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Steven is working on building houses.
One day while working on a house the sky becomes dark.
He is volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
Steve tells his guys it won't rain. 30 minutes after he said that it starts to rain. Steve is stuck working in the rain.
The boss tells Steve it won't rain.30 minutes after he said that it starts to rain.Steve is stuck working in the rain.
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Beth was excited to go to the mall on Friday.
She had just gotten her driver's license and wanted to show off.
She had just turned 16 and was old enough to apply for a job at her favorite store.
On the way, she decided to listen to some music. She got preoccupied trying to put a cd in the stereo. She missed the red light and ran straight into another car, killing he.
On the way, she decided to listen to some music.She got preoccupied trying to put a cd in the stereo.She missed the red light and ran straight into another car, killing her.
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Kate was in the backseat as her mom drove up a very steep hill.
Kate realized her door wasn't fully closed.
Kate needed to shut the door better and asked her mom to pull over.
She opened it intending to close it hard. But the gravity began to pull her out of the moving car. Finally her mom turned and the door closed and pushed Kate in the car.
She opened it intending to close it hard.But the gravity began to pull her out of the car.Finally her mom turned and the door closed and pushed Kate in the car.
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Max found a puppy in the field behind his house.
The puppy was dirty and looked hungry.
He found the puppy a great home.
Max brought the puppy in and gave him a bath. Max fed him and gave him a place to sleep. Max decided to keep the puppy.
Max had to give the puppy a bath first.Max fed him and gave him to his new owners.Max was happy he helped the puppy.
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Jane notices that her toenails have grown long and uneven.
She decides to clip them one day.
She decides to get a pedicurist to clip them.
Jane carefully clips each toenail. Finally they are perfect. She is happy that she finally clipped her toenails.
The pedicurist carefully clips each toenail.Finally they are perfect.She is happy that she finally has clipped toenails.
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Tom was building an igloo.
It was a large igloo.
It was made of ice.
His dad told him igloos had to be made from snow. Tom's igloo was made from dirt. Tom happily decided it would now be called a mud hut.
His dad told him igloos had to be made from snow.Tom's igloo was made from ice.Tom happily decided it would now be called an ice hut.
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The man hid in a tunnel.
A strong rain came.
A strong wind came.
The tunnel kept the man dry. The storm passed. The man continued on his adventure.
The tunnel kept the man shielded from debris.The storm passed.The man continued on his adventure.
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Carl was carrying paperwork to his car.
A gust of wind came and blew one of the papers out of his hands.
It was all packed securely in a briefcase.
He ran after the paper, not paying attention to where he was going. Suddenly, he ran into a woman, both of them falling to the ground. That's how Carl met Melanie.
He held onto his briefcase as he walked.Suddenly he ran into a woman, both of them falling to the ground.Luckily since his paperwork was secured, his stayed inside the briefcase.
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Keith graduated high school a few weeks ago.
He has been accepted to a prestigious university.
He has been accepted for an apprenticeship.
Keith is the first in his family to attend college. His parents are so proud! Keith hopes he does well at school and is successful.
Keith is the first in his family to be an apprentice.His parents are so proud!Keith hopes he does well at the apprenticeship and is successful.
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Kyla had been dating Ron for three years.
One night he took her out to dinner.
One night he took her out to a concert.
After eating, he got on one knee and proposed to her! Kyla was ecstatic and agreed at once! She and Ron were both so happy, they almost cried!
After listening to the concert, he got on one knee and proposed to her!Kyla was ecstatic and agreed at once!She and Ron were both so happy, they almost cried!
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When Eric received a call from the hospital, he was very worried.
He rushed to his car and drove to the hospital in a hurry.
He did not have a car, so he could not go to the hospital.
In the hospital, he was lost. He asked the front desk for the right room. But when he opened the door, no one was in the room.
He took an uber but they got lost.Eventually he made it to the front desk and got the room.When he opened the door to the room no one was there.
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I went to go eat fried chicken last night.
I went to go with a friend of mine.
I went by myself.
We met up at our favorite place to eat fried chicken. We stayed there for hours eating and talking. I had a great time with my friend.
I walked to my favorite place to eat fried chicken.I stayed there for hours eating and reading.I had a great time by myself.
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My yard was looking kind of empty.
I decided to put up a nice fence around the yard.
I added a pool.
I bought the supplies and some tools. I worked on the fence for a weekend. When I was done, I had a nice looking fence.
I bought the pool supplies and some floating chairs.I worked on the pool for a weekend.When I was done, I had a nice swim.
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Betty doesn't like the area she lives in.
She's been looking at real estate listing online.
She's been looking online but there's nothing she can afford.
She found a house she really likes in Coos Bay, Oregon. Betty bought the house site-unseen. When she arrived, the house was in much worse shape than shown.
She found a house she really likes in Coos Bay, Oregon.She was sad she couldn't afford it.Turns out the house was in much worse shape than shown.
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Late last night I woke up when I heard a noise.
It was very dark and scary in my room.
I looked in the closet and there was nothing.
I checked in my closet. When I looked in there I got very spooked. My friend had been hiding in there the whole time.
I checked in my basement.When I looked down there I got very spooked.My friend had been hiding down there the whole time.
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Wendy got an alarming call at work.
Her four year old daughter's foot had been stepped on by a horse!
Her four year old daughter's foot had been broken by a horse.
Wendy rushed home to tend to it. It looked way worse than it was, with only bruising. Wendy breathed a sign of grateful relief.
Wendy rushed home to tend to her.It looked way worse than it was, with lots of blood.Wendy breathed a sign of grief for her girls foot.
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The championship was tonight.
It was tied late in the game.
We lost the game.
I was asked to take the last shot. I went got the ball and took the shot. I made it and we won.
I was asked to take the last shot.I went got the ball and took the shot.I didn't make it and we lost.
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Susie loved raspberries.
She would eat them everyday.
She's been growing her own for years.
She decided to grow her own raspberries in her garden. As a result she started picking the garden every day. Susie decided to then sell the berries to her neighbor's.
She planted her own raspberries in her garden.As a result she started picking the garden every day.Susie decided to then sell the berries to her neighbor's.
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Bea loved the environment and wanted to do something to help.
She asked her friends what could be done at her school.
She decided to start a club to clean up local shorelines.
She and her friends decided to start a recycling campaign. They set up recycling stations in the school cafeteria. Bea was so happy to help out by starting the recycling efforts.
She and her friends worked on cleaning the shorelines.They set up recycling stations in the along the beach.Bea was so happy to help out by starting the clean up effort on the shorelines.
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Everyone in the neighborhood hated Nicolette.
She flirted with all of the husbands on the street.
She was elderly and was always yelling at the neighborhood kids.
The wives would glare when she would walk by. Nicolette wanted to try and win some friends over. She delivered cookies to all of the wives.
The kids would glare when she would walk by.Nicolette felt bad and wanted to try and win them over.She delivered cookies to all of the kids.
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Harris sat next to Cassie on the bus.
They had never met before.
They are best friends.
Harris introduced himself. They talked during the entire ride. Now they're a couple.
Harris said he liked her.They talked during the entire ride.Now they're a couple.
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Annie never knew his father.
He lived alone with his mother and worked for an old man.
He lived with his mother and an old man working for them.
The man was strict but fair and treated Annie well. One day, he offered Annie an extra job to make more money. Annie took the job and became richer than the old man.
The man was strict but fair and treated Annie well.One day Annie offered the old man an extra job to make more moneyThe old man took the job and became richer than Annie
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Ricky really wanted a bowl of cereal.
However, he ate the last of it the day before.
Fortunately, he had plenty of it.
He didn't feel like going to the store. So he searched his pantry and found oatmeal. Ricky made and ate oatmeal instead of cereal.
He didn't need to go to the store.So he searched his pantry and found cereal.Ricky made and ate cereal.
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John had his high school reunion coming up in six months.
John hadn't seen these people in five years.
John had no interest in going to the reunion so he didn't go.
John wanted to lose some weight prior to the reunion, to look good. He dieted and worked out faithfully. John looked fantastic at the reunion, turning quite a few heads.
John didn't want to lose weight prior to the reunion, to look good.He didn't want to diet and work out.John wouldn't have looked good at the reunion and would have tuned heads for the wrong reason.
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Kelly was at school when she unexpectedly got her period.
She had not packed any tampons in her purse!
It was her first period and she did not know what to do.
Desperately, she asked her best friend to borrow one. Her friend rummaged through her backpack and produced a tampon. Kelly gratefully thanked her friend!
Desperately, she asked her best friend to borrow a tampon.Her friend rummaged through her backpack and produced a tampon.Kelly gratefully thanked her friend!
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Kyle wanted to play a trick on Wes.
Wes left his drink on the table and excused himself.
Kyle left his drink on the table and excused himself.
Kyle put hot sauce in Wes's soda. Wes came back and took a sip. Wes ran and spit his drink into the sink.
Kyle had put hot sauce in his soda.Wes reached over and took a sip.Wes ran and spit his drink into the sink.
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Johnny lost his puppy.
He was upset.
He had to be put down due to having cancer.
He put out posters and flyers seeking out the puppy. One of his neighbors recognized the lost dog. Johnny's neighbor reunited him with his puppy.
He put out posters and flyers seeking out a new puppy.One of his neighbors found him a new dog.Johnny's neighbor gave him his new puppy.
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My husband wants me to teach him yoga.
We've scheduled to do it twice a week.
We've scheduled to do it twice a week but he broke his back.
It's been two weeks and we haven't even gotten into it. I show him an asana and he just can't move that way. It will be awhile before his body loosens up enough.
It's been two years and we haven't even gotten into it.I show him an asana when he was healed and he just can't move that way.It will be awhile before his body loosens up enough.
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Joseph came back from the war very disturbed.
He had nightmares every night and each loud sound bothered him.
He told his friends everything but they wouldn't listen.
He talked to a psychologist but it didn't help him much. He gathered his friends one day and told them everything. With their love and understanding, he pulled through.
He talked to a psychologist but it didn't help him much.Joseph moved to a new town to start fresh.With their love and understanding, he left.
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Kelley loved candy.
She especially loved starburst.
She stopped eating candy to live a healthier life.
When she found out there was a new flavor she was ecstatic. She immediately went out and bought ten of them. She ended up eating them all at once.
Her doctor warned her she needed to cut back.She started eating more fruit.Kelley lost 20 pounds in a year.
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Jason was challenged to a friendly fight between him and his friend.
He accepted even though he didn't want to.
Even though he wanted to his mom said he couldn't do it.
He started getting really nervous about it. He woke up ready to fight but decided he really didn't want to. He asked his friend and they decided not to fight.
He planned to go behind her back and started getting really nervous about it.He woke up ready to fight but decided he really didn't want to.He asked his friend and they decided not to fight.
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I put on smoothing hair product this morning.
When I went out it was a disaster though.
It was not what I expected and my hair became greasy.
My hair was all frizzed up. It was horrible. I had to reply it immediately.
My hair was all slimy and greasy.It was horrible.I had to reapply it immediately.
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Hector was teaching his son to fly kites at the beach.
He run very fast trying to catch the wind.
He told his son to try flying it himself.
His kid was running next to him cheering him along. When Hector tripped on a shell, the kite fell down. So his kid took over and made the kite fly high again.
Hector was running next to him cheering him along.When the kid tripped on a shell, the kite fell down.So Hector took over and made the kite fly high again.
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Ed and Donna were playing frisbee by the edge of the woods.
Ed threw it too hard and it sailed over Donna's head.
Ed got injured and was force to go home.
It went right into the woods. Ed went in after it but the foliage was very thick. After searching for awhile, they finally left without their frisbee.
Donna stayed behind to look for the frisbee that was thrown deep into the woods.Donna went in after it but the foliage was very thick.After searching for awhile, she finally left without their frisbee.
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Jake and Mary went out on a camping trip in the forest.
For their activities,they cooked and sang on a fire.
They decided to try one of the many hiking trails.
They enjoyed this a lot but suddenly they hear a scream. They contemplated on whether they should leave or not. The scream became even louder and as a result, they decide to leave.
They enjoyed this a lot but suddenly they hear a scream.They contemplated on whether they should leave or not.The scream became even louder and as a result, they decide to leave.
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Kelly was walking into the grocery store.
On her way there, she saw a wallet on the ground.
On her way there, she saw a puddle on the ground.
She immediately picked it up and looked inside. As soon as she found who it was, she took it into the store. She hoped the store would help find the owner.
There was a wallet in the puddle. which she immediately picked it up and looked inside.As soon as she found who it was, she took it into the store.She hoped the store would help find the owner.
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Tilda was in her room.
Suddenly, she saw a huge furry spider.
She was taking a nap.
She went to grab something to catch it. When she came back, it was nowhere to be found. She was freaked out the rest of the night.
She ended up sleeping 10 hours.She was so tired.It ended up being a peaceful night.
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Max's dog was a messy eater.
Max decided to buy her different bowls.
Max decided to buy her dry food.
He bought bigger ones and put them on a mat. The dog didn't make a mess anymore! Max was happy he didn't have to clean up spills anymore.
He bought bigger kibble and put the bowl on a mat.The dog didn't make a mess anymore!Max was happy he didn't have to clean up spills anymore.
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Mike liked to spend time outdoors.
He was relaxing in his backyard when a duck waddled up to him.
He was relaxing in his backyard when a duck waddled up to him but will never call a group.
He seemed injured. Mike called a wildlife rescue group. They came and took the duck to get it some help.
He seemed injured.Mike didn't want to call a wildlife rescue group.Mike checked out the internet on how to give the duck some help.
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I went to a friends house for a party last weekend.
It was a lot of fun, but I didn't know a lot of people there.
It wasn't very fun even though I knew a lot of people there.
We played a lot of games that night. We also had a lot of food to eat. It was a really great time.
Everyone else played a lot of games that night.They was a lot of food to eat.I don't know why I didn't have a good time.
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Ron was lonely and started using Internet dating sites.
He started talking to a pretty girl and really liked her.
He couldn't find any girls pretty enough to talk to.
They made plans to have dinner on Saturday at a fancy restaurant. Ron's paycheck was typed incorrectly and didn't clear so he was broke! He took the girl to a park for a picnic instead and she loved it.
His brother set him up on a blind date and they made plans to have dinner on Saturday at a fancy restaurant.Ron's paycheck was typed incorrectly and didn't clear so he was broke!He took the girl to a park for a picnic instead and she loved it.
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Tyler felt like nothing he did on the computer ever worked.
If he got an error, he'd try to fix it only to get yet another error.
He decided to take a computer course at the local community college.
Every problem simply led to a new problem. He spent 5 hours on the phone trying to retrieve his email. He was so frustrated he threw his laptop out the window.
Every problem in class simply led to a new problem.He spent 5 hours on the phone trying to retrieve his assignments.He was so frustrated he threw his laptop out the window.
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I used to be afraid of swimming.
Both deep and shallow water make me nervous.
Both deep and shallow water made me nervous until I got swimming lessons.
I was invited to go swimming at a friend's house. I lied to him by saying I was busy. I felt bad for lying.
I was invited to go swimming at a friend's house but I never really liked him.I lied to him by saying I was busy.I didn't feel bad for lying.
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Alister runs for exercise.
He has run with friends and by himself.
He got tired of running and switched to swimming.
One day his friend invited him to run in a charity race. He decided to train hard and run in the race. Alister came in the top 10 for the charity race.
One day his friend invited him to run in a charity race.He decided to train hard and run in the race.Alister came in the top 10 for the charity race and his love for running was rejuvenated.
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Ida took her son to a petting zoo.
There, he pet cows and goats, sheep and rabbits.
There, he pet a goat, until he had a bad allergic reaction and had to leave before seeing any other animals.
He even saw a cow being milked! When he got home, all he could talk about was the zoo! Ida was glad she'd given her son such a wonderful time.
Earlier, he even saw a cow being milked!When he got home, all he could talk about was the zoo!Ida was glad she'd given her son such a wonderful time anyhow.
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Kim and Dave were having marriage troubles.
They went to see a therapist.
They went decided to get a divorce after trying therapy.
They tried to talk out all their problems. Their communication skills improved. Soon, they were happy again.
They tried to talk out all their problems.Their communication skills improved.But, soon, they were ready to get a divorce.
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Gary had a plot of land.
He decided to plant some produce on it.
He decided to plant some produce on it but will never pick corn.
He picked corn for the first crop. It grew tall and healthy. He harvested it and made some delicious food.
He didn't like corn and didn't know anyone he could give it to.The crops grew tall and healthy.He harvested them and made some delicious food.
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Amy and Beth were downtown at an intersection.
As they crossed a car came too close.
They walked across with no problems.
Scared the car wouldn't stop the girls yelled. The driver looked at them surprised. In anger Beth threw her M&M's at the windshield.
The girls yelled when a car drove too close to the sidewalk.The driver looked at them, surprised.In anger, Beth threw her M&Ms at the windshield.
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Tom was applying to work at the US Census.
He waited patiently in the lobby to complete the process.
He was able to complete the process very quickly.
He was invited in a classroom. He was given a test to take. He passed the test and was hired for the job.
He was invited in a classroom.He was given a test to take.He passed the test and was hired for the job.
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Ron went out to hunt a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Ron had been out searching for nearly six hours.
Ron had been out searching for a few minutes.
At which point he stumbled upon a gaggle of geese. Since it was getting so late he decided a goose would suffice. So he shot a goose and had a Thanksgiving goose dinner.
At which point he stumbled upon a flock of turkeys.Since it was so late he decided the first turkey he could shoot would suffice.So he shot the nearest turkey and had a Thanksgiving turkey dinner.
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Jack loved playing board games.
So much in fact that he aspired to make a career from it.
So much in fact that he started creating board games.
He discovered that a monopoly tournament was coming to his city. He entered the event and won. Eventually he put this monopoly skill to use and is a big CEO now.
He discovered that a game-creation tournament was coming to his city.He entered his design in the event and won.Eventually he put this skill to use and is a big CEO now.
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I waited outside my brother's house to pelt him with snow balls.
As a special treat, I put some ice into several of them.
It had been his favorite game since we were kids.
After this ambush, I ran some errands, eventually going home. When I pulled up to my apartment I knew something was fishy. I walked to my door to find some granny panties hanging on the knob.
After ambushing him, I ran some errands, eventually going home.When I pulled up to my apartment I knew something was fishy.I walked to my door to find some granny panties hanging on the knob.
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Sal was a very active kid who didn't listen sometimes.
His parents told him he would be grounded if he misbehaved.
He had ADHD and his mom was trying to avoid medication.
Sal ignored them. He actually started yelling very loudly. So his parents had no choice but to ground him.
Sal ignored their requests.He actually started taking medication behind their backs.So his parents had no choice but to ground him.
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The man cracked some eggs into a pan.
He waited for them to cook.
He waited for them to cook and they accidentally burned.
They stayed raw in the pan. He checked the stove. The stove was still off.
They turned black in the pan.He checked the stove.The stove was on too high.
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John decided that he wanted to raise and sell rabbits.
He bought a male and two females.
Unfortunately, he only bought male rabbits.
He gave them lots of love and attention. Soon they were producing lots of babies. John had so many rabbits now that he can't give them away.
He gave them lots of love and attention.They could not produce babies.John was wondering why he did get so many babies from them.
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Allison was about to get to the airport for her trip.
She reached into her pocket to find her glasses to help her see.
She was running late because of an accident on the freeway.
To her dismay she found them completely broken. Allison did not know what to do. She ended up having to walk around with bad eyesight.
To her dismay her flight was leaving earlier than expected.Allison did not know what to do.She ended up having to take a different flight.
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Fred realizes that his diet is unhealthy.
He decides to start eating more vegetables.
He decides to start eating more vegetables but will never have a salad.
At lunch Fred eats a salad. He finds the salad an acceptable lunch. Fred is happy to be eating more healthy food.
At lunch, Fred eats carrots and celery.He finds the carrots and celery an acceptable lunch.Fred is happy to be eating more healthy food.
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Weeks ago, my family and I began and garden in our backyard.
We plowed the dirt into furrows and places various seeds inside.
We did not know that chipmunks would soon come eat all the seeds we planted.
Every day, we'd water the dirty and check the ground for weeds. Slowly but surely, little sprouts began to emerge from the ground. Our family was in awe about how our hard work produced new life.
Every day we'd water the dirt and check the ground for weeds.We didn't understand why no little sprouts began to emerge from the ground.Our family was confused about how our hard work had produced nothing.
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Jane was at work last week.
She received a flower delivery.
She received dead flowers.
It said it was from a secret admirer. Jane couldn't figure out who it was. She was flattered and happy.
It said it was from an enemy.Jane couldn't figure out who it was.She was scared and sad.
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The boy yelled at his mother.
The father got angry.
The mother got angry.
He grounded the boy. The boy went to his room. His mother hugged the father in gratitude.
She grounded the boy.The boy went to his room.His mother hugged the father.
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Jordan was about to go home from Summer camp.
She had made a close friend and they exchanged addresses.
She had made a close friend but they forgot to exchange addresses.
They promised that they would remain in touch. Jordan wrote her a letter as soon as she got home. They remained pen pals for years after.
They promised that they would remain in touch.Jordan wrote her a letter as soon as she got home.But she had forgot to get her pen pal's address.
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Rachel was primping in the mirror.
She was getting ready to go on camera for her new TV show.
She was getting ready to have an interview on the radio.
She was hosting the show for the first time. She felt anxious as she walked onto the set. She was excited to give it a shot!
She was hosting the show for the first time.She felt anxious as she walked onto the studioShe was excited to give it a shot!
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Charlie hired a new maid for his house.
The second day his wallet was missing.
His wallet never went mising.
He instantly blamed his new maid. He fired her on the spot even though she swore she didn't steal. That night Charlie found his wallet in the kitchen, he put it there.
He was glad he could trust the new maid.He gave her a good review on Yelp simply because she didn't steal.That night Charlie left his wallet in the kitchen, and it was still there the next day.
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The candy store was having a sale.
Raven wanted to wait in line.
Raven wanted to wait in line but will never get in.
Her parents warned her not too. They thought she would never get in. Thankfully she proved them wrong.
Her parents warned her not too.They thought she would never get in.Unfortunately they were right, she never got in.
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The man went to the shooting range.
He fired a new gun.
He was scared of guns.
He was off the target. He adjusted the sights. The gun fired right on target after that.
He was off the target due to his nervousness.He acclimated and adjusted the sights.The gun fired right on target after that.
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Steve just got fired from his job.
He asked his boss what the reasons were for the firing.
He told his boss he knew the reasons for being fired.
His boss said it was due to cutbacks, not performance. Steve was then offered a compensation package. It made things a little better for Steve.
His boss said it was due to cutbacks, not performance.Steve was then offered a compensation package.It made things a little better for Steve.
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Don was craving attention.
There was a crowd gathered at the rim of the canyon.
He decided to go through the living room walking on his hands.
Don got up on the fence at the edge and mimed walking a tightrope. The board of the fence broke under his weight. Don plummeted to his death in the canyon below.
Don got up on the counter at the edge and walked on his hands.The counter broke under his weight.Don plummeted to the floor and hurt himself.
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Jenna loved animals.
Growing up she always had several pets.
She always dreamed of living on a big farm.
She cared for each of them as much as she could. She fed them, washed them, and loved them. So she took that passion and made it into her profession.
She would care for each of them as much as she could.She would feed them, wash them, and love them.So she took that passion and made it into her profession.
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Paul's house had bad plumbing.
And it smelled inside his house.
Fortunately, it only smelled outside his house.
But after he got it fixed, the smell was still there. Later, he found leftover soup on his stove. And the smell went away after he cleaned it up.
But after he got it fixed, the smell was still there outside.Later, he found a dead raccoon in the yard.And the smell went away after he cleaned it up.
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Ruth found the circumstances hard surrounding her ex.
He was a loving man but the two were so different.
She had walked in on him cheating.
She thought the right thing was to break up with him. Her wealthy parents never approved of her boyfriend. Ruth then knew that love would win out over approval.
She thought the right thing was to break up with him.Her wealthy parents never approved of her boyfriend.Ruth then knew that her parents would win out over her cheating boyfriend.
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The lady quit her job.
She took out a loan.
She took another job.
She started her own business. The business was a success. She franchised the concept.
She also started her own business.The business was a success.She franchised the concept and quit her job.
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Alex was having a barbeque.
He invited all his friends to the party.
He didn't have enough food to invite anyone.
Everyone gathered in the backyard. Food and drinks were served to everyone. Everyone left happy.
The people he was able to invite gathered in the backyard.Food and drinks were served to all in attendance.Everyone left happy.
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It was my birthday and I always wanted a new iPod.
As I was opening my presents, I tried to not be awkward.
I opened my presents to find socks instead.
But it's a little hard for me, as everyone is staring at me. My eyes light up as I see my brand new iPod in the packaging. I run over to my mom, and hug her for the gift.
I'm trying not to feel awkward, but it's a little hard for me, as everyone is staring at me.They surprised me with one last present, and my eyes light up as I see my brand new iPod in the packaging.I run over to my mom, and hug her for the gift.
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One day while I was taking the bus I got on the wrong route!
I accidentally got on a route that went downtown.
I accidentally ended up in the country.
I was very nervous as I've never been there before. When the bus route ended I asked the driver where to go. He gave me directions and I found my way home.
I was very nervous as I've never been there before.When the bus route ended, I asked the driver where to go.He told me to stay on the bus and he would take me back home.
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Bill bought a used car in January.
At first, he was quite please with it.
He was very experienced with cars and checked every inch to make sure it was okay.
He did not know the car had been submerged in a flood. When the heat of summer came, the car began to smell terrible. Bill learned to never buy a used car during the winter.
He knew that the car had been submerged in a flood.When the heat of summer came, the car began to smell bad.Bill wasn't worried, because he had paid very little for the car.
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Kenny liked visiting his grandfather.
His grandfather announced that he was moving to Florida.
His grandfather announced that he was moving into Ken's neighborhood.
Kenny was sad because he didn't want his grandfather to go. He talked to his mother about also moving to Florida. The whole family moved to Florida.
Kenny was happybecause he wanted his grandfather to come.He talked to his mother about also moving to the neighborhood.The whole family was living in Kenny's neighborhood.
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Anna wanted to be allowed to wear her makeup.
But her mom said no - fifteen was too young.
She asked her mom and her mom said it was okay.
She promised that Anna could wear some on her sixteenth birthday. Anna counted down the days until she turned sixteen. Then her mom took her shopping for eye shadow and lip gloss!
She promised Anna she would buy her some new makeup before her sixteenth birthday.Anna counted down the days til she got her new makeup.Her mom took her shopping for eye shadow and lip gloss.
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It was Christmas Eve and Miranda wanted to put up the Christmas tree.
It was simply that time of year again.
After much thought she didn't put it up since Christmas was only one day away.
She got all her items together. Then unfortunately an ornament broke. Miranda was devastated.
She looked at all her items in storage one by one.Then unfortunately an ornament broke.Miranda was devastated.
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The man rubbed the woman's feet.
That made the woman feel good.
The woman found it uncomfortable.
The woman made him dinner as thanks. The man brought some wine as a treat. The two became great friends.
The woman told him to stop.The man brought some wine as an apology.The two became great friends.
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Lisa decided to have a taco night.
She got all the ingredients together.
She had her new boyfriend coming over for dinner.
She invited all her friends. Her friends ended up eating numerous tacos. The girls thought they were delicious.
She started cooking.She and her boyfriend ended up eating numerous tacos.They thought they were delicious.
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Janice had finally made marching band.
She had been trying for a while.
She wasnt too impressed and quit.
The band was set to play a big game at halftime. She went out onto the field. Playing in the marching band was everything she hoped it would be.
The band was set to play a big game at halftime.She suddenly wished she could go out onto the field too.Playing in the marching band was starting to look more desirable than she thought it would be.
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Betty liked to go to the casino.
Her husband didn't like when she lost money.
She did not spend money she just liked the atmosphere.
Betty went to the casino with her friend Jane. Betty didn't tell her husband. Her husband found out and was mad at Betty.
Betty went to the casino with her friend Jane.Betty told her husband she would just watch Jane.Her husband didn't mind as long as she didn't lose money
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Kevin was bored of his daily life.
He wanted to do something spectacular.
He wanted to change his routine.
He tried playing sports but it wasn't his thing. He tried reading but it bored him. Finally, he watched many movies and he found out what he wanted to do.
He tried playing sports but it wasn't his thing.He tried reading but it bored him.Finally, he watched many movies and he found out that he wanted to be a film critic.
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The principal made an announcement.
The children listened.
The teachers listened.
The children followed the principles instructions. The principle appreciated that. The principle gave the children an extra half hour for recess.
The teachers followed the principals instructions.The principal appreciated that.The principal gave the teachers an extra half hour for lunch break.
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Hank bought a new donkey.
He was a farmer and needed a strong animal to help in plow.
He is an animal pet collector.
The donkey got hooked up to the plow. He refused to walk forward, no matter what Hank did. Hank took him back to the store for a refund.
The donkey was added to his collection.He refused to walk at the park, no matter what Hank did.Hank took his dogs out for a walk, instead.
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Henry was determined to be a real magician.
He enrolled in magician's school right after high school.
He just got accepted into a one year apprenticeship.
He graduated in twelve months. Henry became an apprentice for five long years. He now is the headliner for his own magic show in Las Vegas.
He would finish in just 12 months.Henry loved being an apprectice.Henry is now the headliner for his own show in Las Vegas.
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Amy and her friends went to the lake to swim.
But when they got there, they were disappointed.
Amy was too cold and went home.
A sign was posted that said swimming was banned due to toxins. Amy and her friends did not want to get sick! They sadly decided to just lay out and tan instead.
A sign was posted that said swimming was banned due to the cold.Amy and her friends did not want to get sick!They sadly decided to just lay on the couch and watch TV instead.
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I was drinking soda with my friends.
Suddenly, I felt something in my stomach.
Suddenly i had the urge to throw up.
I was scared that I would fart. Luckily, it was a burp. Alas, my friends still made fun of me for burping.
I was scared that I would throw up on my friends.Luckily, it was a burp.Alas, my friends still made fun of me for burping.
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I wanted to become a model.
So, I worked out and ate good food.
But I lacked self-confidence and knew it would never happen.
Eventually, I became muscular and ripped. I applied for modeling jobs in New York City. I finally landed a job and became a model!
I would never become muscular and ripped.or apply for modeling jobs in New York City.In the end I never became a model.
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I bought a pair of new black heels yesterday.
I thought they were amazing.
I decided I didn't like them and returned them today.
I never wanted to stop wearing them. Then one day they broke. I was devastated.
I never wanted to wear black heels again.Then one day I saw nicer ones.I was thrilled.