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Joe's wife nagged him about cleaning the gutters.
He got out the ladder but then got distracted.
Finally she decided to hire a company to come out and clean them.
He told his wife the gutter job was done. A couple weeks later, Joe's wife dragged him outside. He saw that acorns in the gutter had sprouted into trees.
Joe told his wife when the gutter job was done.A couple weeks later, Joe's wife dragged him outside.He saw that the gutters were still clean.
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Today is Lucy's special day - it is her birthday!
All of Lucy's friends and family came to her house for a party.
Unfortunately Lucy has no friends, and thus no one to celebrate with.
She was so happy to see them and to eat cake and ice cream! Her very favorite part was opening up her birthday presents. Lucy loved celebrating her day with everyone she loves.
She was so happy to see her family and to eat cake and ice cream!Her very favorite part was opening up her birthday presents.Lucy loved celebrating her day with everyone she loves.
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Pat knew the next few months would be hard.
He was packed and ready to leave.
He had not packed his stuff yet because he wanted to stay home longer.
His mom and dad took him to the airport. As they said their goodbyes, Pat wept. Pat left for college and his comfort zone was left behind.
His mom and dad helped him pack up and then took him to the airport.s they said their goodbyes, Pat wept.Pat left for college and his comfort zone was left behind.
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Chris spent a day at the beach.
He swam a bit in the water then came ashore.
He swam a bit in the water then immediately went home.
Chris spread out a blanket on the sand. He laid down on the blanket and fell asleep. Chris woke up with a sunburn.
Chris spread out a blanket on his bed.He laid down on the blanket and fell asleep.Chris woke up refreshed.
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I have a lot of work to do and am stressed out.
I decided to organize my work desk.
I decided to take a nap.
Ever since I organized it, my life feels better. But one day, I come into work and my desk is a mess again. I decided to breathe and clean it up again.
Ever since I took a nap, my life feels better.But later, I went into work and my desk was a mess.I decided to breathe and clean it up.
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Wilfred was a good and loving father.
When he took ill and went to bed early, his kids were worried.
Wilfred didn't feel well but he never let on to the kids because he didn't want to worry them.
They prepared him breakfast the next day. And stayed by his bedside telling him stories. When he got better, he took his kids out to the fair to thank them.
He found out anyway and prepared him breakfast the next day.And stayed by his bedside telling him stories.When he got better, he took his kids out to the fair to thank them.
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I met my first love online.
We talked for months, planning to meet.
We stopped talking one day and canceled meet up plans.
However, he lied about his age. He was really 44 and I was 18. I don't date liar, so we broke up, and I never heard from him again.
However, he decided to show up suddenly.He was really trying to stalk me.I don't date creepy people, so I called the police, and I never heard from him again.
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Courtney loved going to the waterpark.
Water slides were her favorite thing to do!
Sunbathing was the only thing she liked to do there.
She went down each slide a dozen times. When she was tired, she sat down and had a popsicle. Once she was rested, she was ready to slide again!
She laid down by the slide and applied sunblock a dozen times.When she was sleepy, she got up and had a popsicle.Once she was refreshed, she was ready to lay down again!
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Lucy wanted to get her nose done.
She thought her nose was too big.
She thought it was too small.
She then drove to the doctor and got it done. She thought no one would know. Yet a month later, everyone noticed.
She then drove to the doctor and got it done.She thought no one would know.Yet a month later, everyone noticed.
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Nick and his friend started their bicycle race down the street.
Panting, Nick pedaled as fast as he could.
Panting, Nick pedaled as fast as he could but couldn't keep up with his friend.
His friend slowly began to pass him. In the end, Nick's friend won the race. Nick blamed his loss on how old his bicycle was.
His friend slowly began to gain more distance.In the end, Nick's friend won the race.Nick blamed his loss on how old his bicycle was.
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Carlos had one bad tooth.
It hurt him every time he ate something.
He went to the dentist right away.
Because he was so stubborn, he refused to go to the dentist. But when the pain became unbearable he had to go. The dentist removed the tooth and Carlos could eat normally again.
Because he was so health-conscious.But when the pain returned he had to go back.The dentist removed another tooth and Carlos could eat normally again.
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Camille went out to birdwatch.
She stood in the bushes watching for the birds.
She couldn't find any bushes to hide behind.
Camille felt something on her foot. She fearfully looked down. She laughed when she saw it was only a kitten.
Camille felt something on her foot.She fearfully looked down.She laughed when she saw it was only a kitten.
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Cindy clicked the send button and waited for the ding.
The ding didn't come.
The ding came immediately.
She clicked the send button again. The ding remained as absent as ever. Cindy suddenly realized her modem wasn't plugged in.
But nothing sent.The ding wasn't doing anything.Cindy suddenly realized her modem wasn't plugged in.
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Mary needed to buy baby food for her baby.
She realized the grocery did not have any baby food.
She was out of money and would not get paid for another week.
She goes to another grocery in hopes of finding baby food. She finally finds baby food in an aisle. Mary felt relieved and goes home to feed her baby.
She goes to another grocery in hopes of finding someone who would buy her baby food.She finally finds someone who would buy her baby food in an aisle.Mary felt relieved and goes home to feed her baby.
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Stacy bought some stock of a company.
The next day it ran up ten percent.
The next few days it went down five percent.
Stacy was thrilled. She was happy she made some money on it. She wanted to buy some more.
Stacy wasn't thrilled.She knew the markets change and kept her stock.She even bought more at the lower price
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Tim's tooth was hurting like crazy.
He could barely eat or drink.
He had a swollen gum and infection.
His dentist took a look around in his mouth. One of his teeth was rotten. Once the tooth was pulled, Tim felt fine.
His dentist took a look in his mouth.One of the teeth would need to be removed as a result of the infection.Once the tooth was pulled, the infection lessened and Tim felt fine.
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Janie was an avid player of soccer.
One day while playing in blue and purple socks she scored 8 goals.
One day while playing in blue and purple socks she scored no goals.
She had decided these socks must be lucky, and wore them ritually. On the day of her biggest game ever, Janie couldn't find her socks. She had to play without them, but still scored 5 goals!
She had decided these socks must be unlucky, and never wore them again.On the day of her biggest game ever, Janie couldn't find socks other than the blue and purple ones.She had to play with them, but still scored 5 goals!
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Jeff spent all night studying.
He had a big calculus exam at 8 AM.
He had his big calculus exam tomorrow at 3 pm.
He had crammed all night and it was now 7 AM. He started to get ready for class, and sat on the couch for a second. Next thing he knows, he wakes up and it's 3PM!
He had crammed all night and it was now 7 AM.He started to get ready for bed, and sat on the couch for a second.Next thing he knows, he wakes up and it's 3PM.
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Joshua was nervous about spending a week at camp.
He arrived and picked out a cabin to share with several of his friends.
When he arrived he got the flue.
They spent the week learning new skills. They swam often since it was hot. Joshua had a great week at camp.
They spent the week shivering in bed.The other campers swam often since it was hot.Joshua had an awful week at camp.
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Stanley decides he wants to start trying a cardiovascular exercise.
He decides to start jumping rope.
He decides to started jogging.
At first he trips a lot, but he improves gradually. Stanley becomes a great rope jumper. He is glad to be exercising.
At first he has to stop alot, but he improves gradually.Stanley becomes a great jogger.He is glad to be exercising.
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Denise wanted to learn how to apply her own makeup.
Denise decided she would watch tutorials on YouTube for help.
Denise decided she should go to cosmetology school for help.
After locating a tutorial, Denise tried to use her new found skills. However, Denise realized she would need more makeup lessons. Denise decided to subscribe to the channel so she could learn more.
After taking some classes, Denise tried to use her new found skills.However, Denise realized she would need more makeup lessons.Denise went to more classes so she could learn more.
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Tony was looking forward to seeing Hamilton.
He had gotten tickets after waiting in line for hours.
He was not able to get a ticket after waiting in line for hours.
He had been dying to see it since it hit Broadway. When the night arrived, he was so excited. It was just as amazing as he expected it to be.
He had been dying to see it since it hit Broadway.When the night arrived, he was so disappointed.It was probably just as amazing as he expected it to be.
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Eric was checking his email.
He opened up an email from his professor.
He saw where he wasn't awarded the scholarship he had been working hard towards.
He had won a $5000 scholarship for his academic work! Eric was thrilled. He called his parents immediately afterwards to tell them the news.
He worked twice as hard at his job and got $5000 saved for school.Eric was thrilled.He called his parents immediately afterwards to tell them the news.
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Nick needed to write a play for school.
He couldn't think of a play to write.
He thought of a play to write about baseball.
He went home one day and his parents were fighting. He decided to write the play about his parents. He got an A+ for his play.
He went home one day and his parents were fighting.He wrote the play while they yelled at each other.He got an A+ for his play.
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My brother had a baseball game last night.
My family attended to cheer him on.
He hit two homeruns and stole 5 bases.
The game was tied at the bottom of the ninth. My brother hit in the winning run! We all jumped and cheered.
The game was tied at the bottom of the ninth.My brother hit in the winning run!We all jumped and cheered.
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Miranda wanted to go to Miami.
Her sister invited her to go with her.
She had no way to go.
Miranda said yes. The two went off together. Miranda wanted to soak it all in.
Her sister invited her and Miranda said yes.The two went off together.Miranda wanted to soak it all in.
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Denise always got her eyebrows waxed.
However, Denise recently learned about eyebrow threading.
However Denise got tired of it and decided to shave her eyebrows completely off and draw them on.
Denise decided to give eyebrow threading a try. After locating a specialist, Denise got the threading procedure. Denise was thrilled with the outcome of her eyebrow threading.
Before shaving them, Denise decided to give eyebrow threading a try.After locating a specialist, Denise got the threading procedure.Denise was not happy with the outcome of her eyebrow threading.
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Maryann has been waiting for her favorite game to be released.
She's waited almost a year for it.
She's waited almost a year for it but will never get the game.
She got to the store where she had to wait in line. Luckily she pre-ordered her game. Maryann is happy to finally have her game.
She got to the store where she had to wait in line.The game was sold out when she got to the front of the line.Maryann is sad she didn't get her game.
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Ryan dated his girlfriend for several years.
After they moved in together, he realized he wanted to marry her.
After they moved in together, he realized he didn't lover her.
Ryan bought a large, impressive engagement ring. He planned a surprise proposal. Ryan's girlfriend was surprised and accepted his proposal happily.
Ryan told her they had to talk.Ryan broke up for her.Ryan's girlfriend was surprised and started crying.
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My friend got into a dispute with the landlord.
She insisted it was his duty to fix the washing machine.
She ended up moving out because he wouldn't fix major problems.
He was adamant that it wasn't, not at all. She threatened to move out if he wouldn't fix it. He offered to help her do just that, and right now, too.
He had been adamant that major problem fixing wasn't his job.She had threatened to move out if he wouldn't fix it.He didn't offer to help her in time so she left.
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Ellen's nephew was selling raffle tickets.
Ellen decided to buy tickets.
Ellen wished she had money to buy some.
Someone from the fundraiser called Ellen. She had won a prize of five hundred dollars! Ellen drove to town to pick up her cash prize.
Someone from the fundraiser called the nephew.The newphew had won a prize of five hundred dollars!The nephew drove to town to pick up their cash prize.
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Hal owned many stocks.
He wanted to sell some, but was afraid of the tax consequences.
He wanted to buy more.
Instead, he wrote call options on these stocks. Hal was delighted with the income generated by these trades. After the options expired worthless, Hal felt happy.
His wife convinced him to write call options on these stocks instead.Hal was delighted with the income generated by these trades.After the options expired worthless, Hal felt happy.
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Rene needed to put in a new SIM card.
She needed it for her phone.
She needed it for her phone but could never find it ever again.
Unfortunately it was too hard. Finally an hour later she got it. She was relieved.
Unfortunately it was lost.Finally an hour later bought another.She was now ready to go.
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Charlie worked his whole life.
He thought working was the meaning of life.
But it always came third behind family and religion.
He never put time into his family or religion. Now Charlie is too old to work and no one loves him. He is talking about his regretful lifestyle.
He always put time into his family and religion before work.Now Charlie is too old to work and has many loved ones.He is talking about his wonderful lifestyle.
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Dave just started a new job in accounting.
He had never had an accounting job before.
He had never had an accounting job before but will never be nervous about it.
Accounting was his major in college but he never worked in it. He was nervous he wouldn't be good at it. A few days into his job Dave picked things up quite easily.
Accounting was his major in college and he knew the subject well.He was certain he would be good at it.A few days into his job Dave picked things up quite easily.
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Lisa always warmed her car up for a minute before driving to work.
But she only thought she needed to.
She knew this was best for her engine with the cold temperatures.
She ended up wasting fuel by leaving her car idle so long. And the weather was never cold either. But she still felt the need to warm her car every morning.
She ended up wasting fuel by leaving her car idle so long.And the weather was never cold either.But she still felt the need to warm her car every morning.
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Harvey grew up in a very poor family.
He wanted to grow up to be a doctor and help take care of his family.
He could never grow up to be a doctor.
He worked very hard and was able to pay for his entire college. Harvey became a successful doctor. He was able to take care of his family and build his own family.
He worked very hard and was able to pay for his entire community college.Harvey became a successful nurse.He was able to take care of his family and build his own family.
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Pumpkin, my 5 year old pug, just got eye surgery.
She got into a fight with another dog a few days ago.
She poked her eye in a bush a few days ago.
Her eye got seriously scratched in the fight. It will be sore for a few weeks, so I'm keeping close watch. She wants to scratch it, so I put a cone over her head.
Her eye got seriously injured from the poke.It will be sore for a few weeks, so I'm keeping close watch.She wants to scratch it, so I put a cone over her head.
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Mitch read that there would be a big sale on TVs at a store.
He camped out all night to be first in line for the deal.
He didn't want to camp out all night, so he ended up missing out on the sale.
Once the doors opened he dashed to the electronics department. Another many fought Mitch for the TV's. Mitch put the other man in a sleeper hold to pacify him.
Once the doors opened, he was at the back of the line as he dashed to the electronics department.Many people had fought for the TVs.Mitch didn't see any more TVs on sale.
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Eddie was doing the laundry.
He forgot to put the detergent in the washer.
He put the detergent in the washer.
When the load finished, it was still dirty. Eddie realized his mistake. He ran the clothes again with the detergent this time.
When the load finished, he forgot about his clothes.Eddie realized his mistake.He ran over to put the clothes in the dryer.
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Ned loved to watch TV and spent many hours a day on the couch.
Ned's doctor said that he should get more exercise.
Ned's doctor had required that he stay lying down as he waited for a major leg injury to heal.
Ned decided to limit his TV watching and go to the gym. Ned ended up losing 20 pounds. Ned decided to continue limiting TV time because he felt more healthy.
Ned decided instead to limit his TV watching and go to the gym.Ned ended up injuring his leg more.Ned decided to limit his movements this time because he wanted to heal quicker.
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Tim was very thirsty.
But the only thing in the house to drink was water.
He drank some milk.
Tim had an idea. He squeezed lemon juice into the water. He then added sugar so he could enjoy tasty lemonade.
Tim had an idea.He squeezed chocolate syrup into the milk.He then added a straw so he could enjoy tasty chocolate milk.
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I used to love playing pranks on Billy, my older brother.
One day I got a black rubber snake.
One day I got a black rubber spider.
I put the snake in Billy's bed and waited in his closet. Billy came in and pulled back the bed sheets. I laughed when Billy screamed and fell backwards from the snake.
I put the spider in Billy's bed and waited in his closet.Billy came in and pulled back the bed sheets.I laughed when Billy screamed and fell backwards from the spider.
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My son took part in a baseball game.
Proud of my son, I wrote an email to my friends about it.
He has Down Syndrome and was thrilled to be a part of the new league.
I told them how lousy the other kids were. I meant to click to send it only to my friends. Unfortunately, I hit the Send All button and sent it to everyone.
I told the league how kind the other kids were.They told me that they all love my son.I thanked them again.
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Lisa's mom waited in the car while she ran into the donut store.
Her mother had told her to get a dozen assorted donuts.
Her mother had told her she was only allowed to buy one donut.
Lisa made sure to get flavors everyone in the family would like. She picked twelve but the worker told her she would get one more. They sold baker's dozens, which were 13 for the price of 12.
Lisa made sure to get her favorite flavor.She picked one, but the worker told her she would get one more free.They were doing a special promotion that day.
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Anna was a tomboy.
She wanted to play football.
She enjoys wearing boy clothes.
But her school only had a boy's team. Anna nerved herself up and tried out for the team anyways. She was happy to find that she had made the team!
But her school makes girls wear dresses.Anna nerved herself up and wore boy clothes to school anyway.She was happy that nobody made her change her clothes!
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John was awakened by a thud inside his bedroom.
He glanced at the clock to learn it was the middle of the night.
After glancing at the clock he figured out it was his mother waking him up for school.
John heard the thud again, this time coming from beneath his bed. John quickly rolled off the bed and looked under the bed. There John found his little brother, attempting to scare him.
John heard the thud again, this time coming from next to his bed.John quickly rolled off the bed and looked up.There John saw his mother glaring at him.
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I went hiking yesterday in the mountains.
As I trekked up the mountain, I started to feel out of breath.
I trekked up the mountain with no difficulty.
I could not believe how I felt. I had to take a long pause. Thankfully after a while I was able to keep going.
I could not believe how easy it felt.I had to take a long pause to admire the view.I was able to keep going right to the peak.
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Miles joined a jazz band.
They played at a club every week.
They played at a club every week until they decided to retire for good.
A producer listened to them at the club. He offered Miles a record contract. Miles made a jazz record.
A producer listened to their old work on the radio.He called Miles to come out of retirement and offered him a record contract.Miles said yes and made a jazz record.
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When John woke up in the morning, it was snowing heavily.
He was dreading going to school because he had to walk there.
John was hoping they didn't close the school because he wanted to see his girlfriend.
He went to the television and looked for school closures. The anchorman finally mentioned that his school was closed that. John was happy he did not have to walk to school in the blizzard.
He went to the television and looked for school closures.The anchorman finally mentioned that his school was closed.John was sad he wouldn't see his girlfriend today.
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Rina went hunting with her boyfriend for the first time.
Her boyfriend took her to a popular hunting area.
Her boyfriend stumble on a loose stone and got injured.
A deer came into range. Rina's boyfriend helped her shoot it. Now Rina is a vegetarian.
A deer came into range.Rina's boyfriend couldn't be bothered with it.Rina took him to the hospital.
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Frank had worked at the same job for over four years.
He was getting tired of his position.
Even after all this time he loved his position.
He wanted to do something new. Frank ending up applying for a sales position. He ended up accepting the job offer.
He didn't want to do something new.He was offered a sales position.He ended up rejecting the job offer.
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My toast popped up out of the toaster.
I grabbed a jar of plum jelly my mom had made me.
I forgot to check the dial before starting it and it was terribly burned.
I spread a generous amount on both slices. I took a bite. My mom makes the best jelly.
I toasted another slice.I took a bite.My toaster makes the best toast.
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Bella wanted a dog.
Her mom agreed, as long as Bella cared for it all by herself.
Her mom let her get a cat instead.
Bella promised, so they went to the shelter and picked a dog for her. Bella walked her dog every day, and cleaned and brushed him. Bella's mom was proud of her daughter's responsibility!
Bella promised to care for it all by herself, so they went to the shelter and picked a cat for her.Bella walked her cat every day, and cleaned and brushed him.Bella's mom was proud of her daughter's responsibility!
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Kelsey is a minor celebrity.
She has lots of social media followers.
She starred in a series of TV commercials.
One day, her accounts get hacked. Lots of personal information about Kelsey is released. Kelsey has to quit social media as a result.
One day, her accounts get hacked.Lots of personal information about Kelsey is released.Kelsey has to TV commercials as a result.
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Lisa stared at her phone.
She was waiting for an important call from her school.
She waited all day but it never rang.
They were going to tell her if she had received a scholarship or not. The phone rang at five minutes til five. She got it and was so thrilled!
They were supposed to tell her if she had received a scholarship or not but never called.she gave up at five minutes til five.She never got it and was so sad
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Jake wanted a smoothie.
But he wasn't allowed to have much sugar.
He bought one at the mall.
So he tried adding oats, water, and protein powder in a blender. And it wasn't that bad. And he enjoyed his cool, sugarless oat smoothie.
He asked for extra oats, water, and protein powder with no sugar.And it wasn't that bad.And he enjoyed his cool, sugarless oat smoothie.
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Stella needed some new pants.
She looked everywhere for some.
She looked online for some.
Finally she saw some at the mall. Stella took the first she saw. They fit perfectly.
Finally she saw some on her favorite website.Stella ordered the first she saw.They fit perfectly when they arrived.
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Kyle dreamed of being a cheerleader.
He didn't have any experience but he wanted to learn.
He was embarrassed to be a cheerleader and avoided learning.
He stood outside and swung his pom poms around. He was determined to be the first male cheerleader. When it was time for tryouts, Kyle could hardly wait!
Alone in his room, he still swung his pom poms around.He still wanted to be the first male cheerleader.But when it was time for tryouts, Kyle couldn't do it.
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Teagan got caught in afternoon traffic.
She tries hard to avoid it every day.
She remembered a shortcut and got home fast.
Teagan is getting very irritated waiting. She honked at the car in front of her. The driver threw his slushie at her window.
Teagan is getting very happy taking the shortcut.She was almost home when she got pulled over by a cop.She did not see that the shortcut was closed due to construction.
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Ray and Jerry excitedly got dressed in the morning.
They rushed to eat breakfast and quickly left.
They rushed to eat breakfast and quickly left to go to the zoo.
They'd planned to meet friends who were there when the two arrived. Jerry's friend, Melissa, handed then two rainbow-colored flags. Everyone entered the festival grounds ready to party!
They'd planned to meet friends who were there when the two arrived.Jerry's friend, Melissa, handed then two rainbow-colored flags.Everyone entered the zoo ready to party!
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Carla stood on the block nervously.
It was her first swim meet!
Suddenly she lost her footing and fell into the pool.
She crouched down and dove in when she heard the beep. She swam as quickly as she could. She ended up with a 3rd place medal.
As she fell in, she heard the beep.She got back out as quickly as she could.She ended up leaving without a medal.
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John has had trouble sleeping all week.
Tonight, he finally manages to sleep but is having nightmare.
Tonight, he stayed awake without getting a minute of sleep.
He dreams that he misses a project deadline. He wakes up in a sweat thinking that he missed a deadline. He realizes he's dreaming and goes back to a peaceful sleep.
He worried if he slept he would miss a project deadline.He breaks out in a sweat thinking that he missed a deadline.He realizes that's silly and hopes tonight he'll have a peaceful sleep.
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Phoebe always took five olives in her martini.
That night she went to the bar and sipped her martini slowly.
The bartender that night refused to make her martini that way.
A man sat next to her and ordered the same drink. They looked at each other in surprise. And started a conversation about how much they loved olives.
A man sat next to her and ordered the same drink.They looked at each other in surprise.And started a conversation about how much they loved olives.
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Rhonda buys a new telescope.
She looks up into the sky at night.
Her first use of the device is prevented by extremely heavy cloud cover.
She views one of the planets. She reads about the planet in her science book. She goes to bed satisfied with her new found knowledge.
She tries again tommorow and is able to see one of the planets.She reads about the planet in her science book.She goes to bed satisfied with her new found knowledge.
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Debbie was running for mayor of her local city!
She setup fliers and handouts for people to see what she was about.
She thought she was running unopposed so she didn't bother to campaign.
There were several debates with other candidates. She told me that no matter what she enjoyed herself. Come election day she actually won and was so excited!
But there turned out to be several other candidates.She told me that no matter what she enjoyed herself.Come election day she still won and was so excited!
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An artist was making an anime show.
He was given a short deadline.
He was given as much time as he needed.
The producers wanted the show out quickly. So he quickly made an episode in only one week. Unsurprisingly, it had low quality.
The producers wanted the show out when it was perfect.But he quickly made an episode in only one week.Unsurprisingly, it had low quality.
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John and Mike were complete strangers.
They just moved into a new apartment together.
They had been set up on a date through a mutual friend.
The new roommates both moved in music gear. They were so excited about the musical connection they had. The new roommates decided to start working on an album together.
On their date they talked about music.They were so excited about the musical connection they had.They decided to start working on an album together.
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Ash, a middle school kid, really wanted a new skateboard.
He decided to start mowing lawns in the neighborhood for cash.
His dad got him one like Tony Hawk had.
By the end of the summer he had saved up quite a bit. Ash went and bought the perfect board. Ash felt good about what he had accomplished.
By the end of summer Ash had banged the board up a lot.Ash wanted the perfect board.Ash complained and his father bought him another new one.
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Last night I wanted to make a pizza for my friends.
I went out that day to buy the dough and cheese.
We prepared our pizza then put it in the oven.
While I was making the pizza I dropped the dough on the ground. All my friends were very sad. We had to eat sandwiches instead.
When I was taking out the pizza I dropped it face down on the ground.All my friends were very sad.We had to eat sandwiches instead.
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Matthew ran to his friends house.
His friend wasn't home.
His friend had fallen ill and he wanted to help.
Matthew had lunch with his friend's dad. His friend came home while they were eating. Matthew's friend laughed in surprise in seeing Matthew at his home.
Matthew had lunch with his sick friend.His friend stayed in bed while they were eating.Matthew's friend laughed in surprise in seeing Matthew eat so fast.
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Kyle loved being outdoors.
He was going camping with his best friend Todd.
Todd didn't realize there were bugs everywhere so he wanted to sleep in the car.
Todd had never been camping before. They pitched the tent and started a fire. Kyle hoped his friend had a fun time.
Todd had never been camping before and didn't realize there'd be bugs.They pitched the tent and started a fire.Kyle hoped his friend was safe from the bugs.
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Kay was stressed out.
She'd told her friend Andrea she would write the intro to her new book.
She told her friend Andrea that she would go cover her shift for her new job.
She wrote many drafts, but none of them were good. Finally, she scribbled down a small paragraph. Andrea felt like Kay hadn't put any effort into it.
She had to finish her paper before the shift began.Eventually she just scribbled down a small paragraph.Andrea was happy Kay covered for her but Kay failed her paper
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The Super Bowl is going to be played on Sunday.
I am for the Denver Bronco's but my husband hates football.
I am for the Denver Bronco's and my Husband loves football too.
He just called and said he wants to take me out on Sunday. When I told him that would be fun he assumed I forgot about the game. Won't he be surprised when I choose the sports bar for our date?
He just called and said he wants to take me out on Sunday .When I told him that would be fun he assumed I forgot about the game.He was happy when I choose the sports bar for our date!
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Dan went spelunking into a cave with some friends.
The cave lead into a series of tunnels, and some were very large.
The cave started to creak and small pieces began to fall.
One of the caves produced a very funny and deep echo. The group sent a few minutes playing with this before leaving. Upon getting out of the cave, Dan told everyone he had a great time.
It produced a very eerie and deep echo.The group stood there in shock for a few seconds before running out.Upon getting out of the cave, Dan told everyone he had been terrified.
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Last night, Katherine made kabobs on the grill for dinner.
She realized she forgot the tongs to take them off the grill.
They sat eating the delicious kabobs.
She tried to take the kabobs off the grill with her fingers. They were too hot and she dropped the first one on the ground. The dog picked it up off the ground and ran.
She tried to eat the kabobs off the grill with her mouth.They were too hot and she spit the first one on the ground.The dog picked it up off the ground and ran.
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Barbara's wedding was approaching and she was nervous.
All of her friends tried to calm her down constantly.
But she got more and more relaxed the closer it got.
When it was the day of the wedding she was even more nervous. She put on her dress and did her hair with her friends. Everything went fine during the wedding and she was super happy!
When it was the day of the wedding, she became nervous.She put on her dress and did her hair with her friends.Everything went fine during the wedding and she was super happy!
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Hugo loved all foods.
He recently tried raw fish.
He recently tried kiwi fruit.
Someone told him to avoid due to possible disease. Hugo ignored him. Unfortunately, some sushi had a parasite and he got sick.
Someone told him to avoid due to possible disease.Hugo ignored him.Fortunately, kiwis don't have parasites, and he didn't get sick.
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Benny was making farting noises with his elbow.
He accidentally smacked a teacher who walked behind him.
He accidentally spit a teacher who walked behind him.
She teacher fell sharply. When I helped him up, he thanked me. On the other hand, he took Benny to the principal's office.
She teacher yelled sharply.When I helped wipe the spit off, he thanked me.On the other hand, he took Benny to the principal's office.
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Peter was tired of his friend getting bullied every day.
He talked with his father about possible solutions.
He beat up the bully.
The next time his friend was picked on, Peter asked the bully to stop. Everyone was amazed when the bully did just that. Peter befriended the bully over the next few weeks.
The next time his friend was picked on, Peter told the bully to stop.Everyone was amazed when the bully killed Peter.Peter befriended death over the next few weeks.
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Mary grabbed some birthday candles from the kitchen drawer.
She put five on the cake and lit them.
She put five on the cake and lit them but didn't use trick candles.
He tried to blow them out but they wouldn't stop flaming. She had accidentally used trick candles! Her poor son was sad that his birthday wish wouldn't come true.
The birthday boy was able to blow them right out.He hadn't fallen for trick candles like he did last year.Mary's son was upset that his birthday wish wouldn't come true, so she never repeated that prank.
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I invited my friend Jake over to play some Basketball.
When he arrived, I bet him I could beat him.
When he arrived I was shocked to see he had a cast on his leg.
As we played, it became obvious I wouldn't be winning this game. He won the game by 13 points, and I was shocked by how good he was. When it was all over, Jake told me he was MVP at his High School.
As we talked, it became obvious I wouldn't be playing a game.He proposed we should play basketball video games instead.He beat me on the video game by 13 points, and I was shocked by how good he was.
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Christina had finally agreed to be step up on a blind date.
She arrived at the bar fifteen minutes early and sat down.
She arrived at the bar late wearing the red shirt and skirt she had told him to look for.
She hoped this guy was as great as her yoga friend had promised. She was told he'd be wearing a red shirt and began glancing around. Her jaw dropped as she noticed her cousin standing at the door.
She hoped this guy was as great as her yoga friend had promised.She was told he'd be wearing a red shirt and began glancing around.Her jaw dropped as she noticed her cousin standing at the door.
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Sergei didn't know a lot of English.
He learned mostly from watching TV.
He decided to enroll in a local ESL class.
He'd put a DVD in Russian with English closed captioning. And slowly he'd build his vocabulary and understand the grammar. After many years, he could hold conversations and read books.
The teacher put a DVD in Russian with English closed captioning.And slowly he'd build his vocabulary and understand the grammar.After many years, he could hold conversations and read books.
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Mike had what his friends called a blabber mouth.
He could not keep a secret.
He was sleeping with his friends wife.
He caught wind that his friend was sneaking around on his wife. He told everyone he knew and it got back to her. The sneaking around he was doing was a romantic surprise for her.
His friend caught wind that Mike was sneaking around with his wife.He told everyone Mike knew and it got back to her.The sneaking around he was doing was a romantic surprise for her.
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Corporal Johnson was a tough man.
He had seen a lot of things in battle.
He had seen nothing in battle.
His latest tour was especially rough. He was caught in an ambush and injured He came back home a hero but doesn't feel like it.
His latest tour was especially easy.He was stuck in on base and saw no action.He came back home and people thought he was a hero but doesn't feel like it.
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Today is Sarah's 5th birthday!
Her parents threw her a party at her favorite Mexican restaurant.
Her parents felt horrible when no one showed up.
A balloon artist made balloon hats for Sara and her friends. Sara got lots of presents. The birthday party was a great success.
A balloon artist made balloon hats for Sara and her parents.Sara got a few presents.The birthday party was not the worst.
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Dan was out on the lake with his friends on a boating trip.
Dan noticed a bad storm approaching, and got scared.
His friend John had too many drinks and fell overboard.
During the storm, the boat constantly rocked back and forth. In addition, the waves from the lake were crashing against the boat. Dan became very scared for his life during this wild storm on the lake.
During the storm, the boat constantly rocked back and forth.In addition, the waves from the lake were crashing against the boat.Dan became very scared for his life during this wild storm, but jumped into the lake to search for his friend.
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Ben put his running shoes on.
He ran out of the door in a hurry.
He ran on the treadmill in a hurry.
He tripped on the top step. He barely stopped himself from falling down the stairs. He slowed his running pace.
He tripped on his shoelace.He barely stopped himself from falling off the treadmill.He slowed his running pace.
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Gary wanted to make his school's football team.
He practice running everyday.
He practiced laying on the couch every day.
He and his friends made sure to put in extra workouts. Gary did very well for the try outs. The coach told Gary he made the team.
His friends made sure to put in the extra workouts while Gary was on the couch.Gary did very badly for the tryouts.The coach told Gary he did not make the team.
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Denise wanted to change the color of her eyes.
Denise decided to get green colored contacts.
Denise decided to try contacts, but they irritated her eyes.
After putting in the contacts, Denise got plenty compliments. In addition, Denise felt the color accentuated her skin tone as well. Denise was glad she made the decision to change her eye color.
Nonetheless, after putting in the contacts, Denise got plenty compliments.In addition, Denise felt the color accentuated her skin tone as well.Denise was glad she made the decision to change her eye color.
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Angela wanted to work out.
She decided to go to a gym, but did not want to go alone.
She decided to go to the gym alone.
She asked her friend Megan to join her at the gym. Megan met Angela at the gym. The girls worked out until they were tired.
She told her friend Megan she would rather be alone.Megan Megan decided not to meet Angela at the gym.Angela worked out until she was tired.
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Ben wanted to win the minor league baseball.
He trained a lot and change his diet.
He did not train much and ended up getting kicked off the team.
As a result, his team won a lot of baseball games. They would go on to qualify for the championship. His team won it and Ben finally achieved his dream.
As a result, the team won a lot of baseball games.They would go on to qualify for the championship.The team won it and Ben was disappointed he wasn't a part of it.
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My stuffed bear came from the grocery store.
I found him on a sales rack for only $3.
I found him in the lost and found and the manager let me keep him if I helped fill a display.
He was brown and fluffy, and wore a purple sleeping cap. I took him home and placed him on my bed. I sleep with him and my Charlie Horse every single night.
I was so happy to fill the display, He was brown and fluffy, and wore a purple sleeping cap.I took him home and placed him on my bed.I sleep with him and my Charlie Horse every single night.
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Gunner was skateboarding with his friends.
He wanted badly to impress them with his skill.
He broke his skateboard.
He tried a maneuver that he had not practiced very well. Predictably, he fell and hurt himself. He was immediately concerned that he may have broken a bone.
He tried a maneuver that he had not practiced very well.Predictably, he fell and broke the skateboard.He was immediately concerned that he may have broken a bone,
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Robby's friend had told him that Santa Claus wasn't real.
Horrified, Robby asked his mom.
Robby asked his dad and he said it was true.
She told him she could prove that Santa Claus was real! Late Christmas Eve, she quietly woke him and brought him downstairs. There, in the parlor, he saw Santa Claus leaving his presents!
He told him that he could prove that Santa Claus was real!Late Christmas Eve, he quietly woke him and brought him downstairs.There in the parlor, he saw Santa Claus leaving his presents!
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I used to live in the South End of Boston.
The bike shop opened up on Tremont Street.
The neighborhood started to go down hill.
They sold a bike made in China. I bought the bike as it was only $60. The bike did not perform well.
Shops only had bikes that were only made in ChinaI bought the bike as it was only $60.The bike did not perform well.
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Aaron was a great chef.
He specialized in Italian dishes.
He specialized in Italian dishes but the family will never rave about it.
He made his own pasta and sauce. When he fed it to his family, they all raved. It was their new favorite recipe!
He made his own pasta and sauce.When he fed it to his family, they didn't say a word.It wasn't their favorite recipe.
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Last week I went on a fun beach trip.
I went there with all my friends.
I tried to learn to surf.
I bought a really tasty sandwich with me. I dropped it and it fell in the sand. My sandy sandwich didn't taste good anymore.
After surfing, I bought a really tasty sandwich to eat.I dropped it while eating and it fell in the sand.My sandy sandwich didn't taste good anymore.
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Clare found the letter.
She opened it up.
She left it unopened.
Inside was a small note. She threw the note away. She kept the envelope to use.
Inside was a small note.She threw the letter away.She never found out what the note said.