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Mary was writing new music.
She was a famous singer.
She wanted to be a famous singer.
She had a new album that was due out in a few months. When the album was released, the reviews were great. The album sold a million copies.
She had dreams of creating an album.The album would be released and the reviews would be great.The album would sell a million copies.
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Jeremy decided his son was responsible enough for a bike.
He took his son to the shop and they picked a cool one.
He took his son to the shop and they ended up not getting one.
Jeremy explained to his son he needs to be sure to keep it safe. His son quickly agreed and started riding his bike. Later that day his son came back crying, the bike was stolen.
Jeremy explained to his son he needs to be sure to keep it safe.His son said no so that is why he did not start riding a bike.Later that day his son came back crying, he really wished he had gotten a bike.
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My wife had a day off.
We went to a local barber so I could get a haircut.
We decided to stay in and make coffee at home.
Then we went to a local coffee shop. My wife posted photos on Facebook. It was a nice day.
We had some nice cups of coffee.My wife posted photos on Facebook.It was a nice day.
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Meredith was shopping online.
She saw an ad for a big sale.
She was trying to find the perfect bathing suit.
She filled her cart, expecting that the sale would apply. Then, she realized that the sale was very restrictive. Most of her items didn't even count.
She filled her cart, thinking she would choose a favorite later.Then, she realized that she had checked out with all of the items.Most of the items she didn't even like!
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Betty loved her Grandma's chair.
It was something she remembered seeing around when she was younger.
Her grandma had given it to her last week.
When Betty's Grandma passed away, she begged her mother for the chair. Although her mother wanted the chair, she knew Betty cherished it. Betty was given the chair for her room which made her very happy.
When Betty's Grandma passed away, she spent a lot of time on the chair.Although her mother also wanted the chair, she knew Betty cherished it.Betty kept the chair in her room which made her very happy.
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Kate's crush worked at the taco place.
Her friends didn't want to eat there again.
Her friends made a point to always eat there.
But she convinced them to go there for lunch today. This would be one of the last times. She knew she couldn't convince them to keep eating tacos forever.
She sometimes went twice in one day.The crush thought she was stalking him.She eventually asked him out.
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Stacy wanted to have a sleepover.
She invited Stella and lucy over.
She invited Stella and Jessica over.
Unfortunately Lucy couldn't come until later. Stacy was disappointed, They waited three hours for Lucy.
Unfortunately Jessica couldn't come until later.Stacy was disappointedThey waited three hours for Jessica.
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Jerry loved seeing animals at the zoo.
His favorite was the giraffe.
His favorite was the snakes.
He watched them graze on the grass. The walked through the brush and nibbled on the trees. He watched them until they were out of sight.
He watched them slither on the grass.They slithered through the brush and under the trees.He watched them until they were out of sight.
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Sue was nervously sitting at the doctor's office.
She was getting a flu shot.
She was getting her height measured.
She was nervous about how it would feel. The doctor came and gave her a quick prick on the shoulder. Sue was relieved that it was all over.
She was nervous that she didn't grow at all.The doctor came and gave her a quick measure.Sue was relieved that she was 2 inches taller since her last visit.
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Katheryn served eggs on a plate.
The man knocked the eggs to the floor.
The man stole her eggs off the plate.
He looked angry. Katheryn called out for her manager. The manager calmed the man down.
He looked angry.Katheryn called out for her manager.The manager calmed the man down.
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Janice was looking forward to going to the park today.
Her dog had been wanting to see the other dogs!
She looked outside and saw that it was bright and sunny.
Janice woke up to the sound of rain hitting her window. She sat up and couldn't believe it! It wasn't supposed to rainy at all this week!
But then she also saw her dog out there.She couldn't believe it!He wasn't supposed to be able to get outside by himself!
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Anita always likes to clean the house on Sunday afternoons.
She focuses on getting the kitchen clean.
This week she focuses exclusively on getting the basement clean.
After cleaning the kitchen she works on the other rooms. When she is finished cleaning, she likes to have a glass of wine. Anita is proud of keeping a clean home.
She was so happy after cleaning the basement and realized she didn't have to work on the other rooms.When she is finished cleaning, she likes to have a glass of wine.Anita is proud of keeping a clean basement.
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One day Randy's son Justin was asking him for money.
Randy asked his son why he needed the money.
Randy didn't want to know why he wanted the money.
His son told him he needed it for rent. Randy said he would help his son. The day rent was due Randy was nowhere to be found.
His son was stubborn and told him he needed it for rent.Randy said he wouldn't help his son.The day rent was due and as expected Randy was nowhere to be found.
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An inbox message appeared in my email.
When I opened it, I noticed that it was from Hannah.
When I opened it, I noticed that it was from Peter.
She told me to top chasing her or else she's going to kill me. I took the message to my principal. He ended up suspending Hannah for a week.
He told me to top chasing her or else he's going to kill me.I took the message to my principal.He ended up suspending Peter for a week.
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James spent a lot of time building and tweaking his computer.
He ended up being good at repairing it too.
He was constantly making things worse every time he stuck his hands inside the machine.
One day, he thought of starting a computer repair service. And it became very successful. James was happy he could make a living doing what he loves.
One day, he thought of starting a computer recycling service.And it became very successful.James was happy he could make a living doing what he loves, and does not have to worry about making things worse.
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When I was young my parents bought a new house.
We had to move very far away.
We moved next door.
I had to go to a different school. I had to make a lot of new friends. I'm glad we moved because I really like my new friends.
I got to go the same school.I got to keep my same friends.I'm glad we didn't move far because I really like my friends
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An atheist woman and a christian woman met every week for tea.
They liked to discuss the world and their vision of it.
They were both somewhat close-minded and could only talk about superficial things like movies.
They often disagreed on many subjects. But when it came to helping others, they thought the same way. They always ended up giving one dollar to a homeless person after tea.
They often disagreed on many movies.But, when it came to watching movies, they both felt the same way.They always ended up watching a movie after tea.
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The bedroom had been painted the same shade for a long time.
Jenna went to the paint store to get a new color.
Jenna loved the color and never wanted it to be changed.
She pored over the paint samples for a while. Finally picking a color, she had it mixed, and brought it home. Somehow, she had managed to pick the exact color it was before!
She considered other paint samples for a while.Finally she realized the current color reminded her of her childhood home.Somehow, she loved the color even more than before!
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Pat got drunk at his wedding.
His wife took him home.
His wife took him home but will never enter a program again.
Pat started drinking again the next day. His wife threatened to divorce him. Pat entered an alcohol treatment program.
Pat started drinking again the next day.His wife threatened to divorce him.Pat kept on drinking anyway.
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Tim went hunting in the forest.
He saw a bear five paces away.
He saw a deer five paces away.
It was very close, and his shot couldn't miss he thought. Tim missed badly and grazed the bear's ear. Tim was never found since.
It was very close and his shot couldn't miss, he thought.Tim didn't miss, but hit the deer's tail.Tim was chased by the deer and has never been found since.
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Eating healthy is a great lifestyle.
You feel great.
It can also be very hard with all the temptations.
Your body feels invincible. Then your friends eat pizza in front of you. You end up wondering if being healthy is worth it.
But, you and your body feels invincible.Then, your friends eat pizza in front of you.You end up wondering if being healthy is worth it.
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Anna was bitten by a fly or mosquito on a hiking trip.
She developed a rash and a fever, so her mom grew concerned.
She quickly healed from them, so her mom didn't worry.
She took Anna to the doctor, where they ran some tests on her. Thankfully, all the tests came back negative. Anna was glad she hadn't caught some awful disease!
After awhile she collapsed and her mom took Anna to the doctor, where they ran some tests on her.Thankfully, all the tests came back negative, it was just exhaustion.Anna was glad she hadn't caught some awful disease!
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Rene wanted new earrings.
She only had one pair.
But she hadn't used the one pair she had so her piercings closed up.
Rene knew she needed more. When she woke up she saw something. A new pair was under her pillow.
Rene knew she needed them pierced again.When she woke up she saw something.A new gift certificate under her pillow she could redeem for a piercing!
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Lily decided to make chicken nuggets, since they were her favorite.
She cut the chicken and breaded it.
She cut the chicken and put it in the oven.
She put the chicken nuggets in hot oil to fry them. When they were done, she let them cool. Then she ate the delicious chicken.
She put the chicken nuggets in a tray to evenly cook them.When they were done, she let them cool.Then she ate the delicious oven roasted chicken.
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Kelsi really needed to work out.
She had not worked out in ages.
She had gained a lot of weight since going off to college.
She decided to go down to the treadmill. As she started running, she ran three miles. By the end of the last mile she was exhausted.
She decided to go down to the treadmill.As she started running, she ran three miles.By the end of the last mile she was exhausted.
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It was December 24th.
The kids in the neighborhood were too excited to sleep.
The kids in the neighborhood were too excited to sleep and stayed up till late morning.
They expected Santa to come to their houses that night! They all finally fell into a restless sleep. When they awoke, their trees had gifts under them!
They expected Santa to come to their houses that night!When it was late into the night, they all pretended to sleep.When they opened their eyes, they saw Santa putting gifts under their tree!
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In the sixth grade, my best friend Marty and I made a deal.
We agreed that neither of us would have girlfriends.
We agreed we would both get girlfriends.
We would only hang out with each other and do guy stuff. Two weeks later I found out that Marty had broken our agreement. I found him holding hands with Julia at recess!
We would only hang out with each other and do couple stuff.Two weeks later I found out that Marty had broken our agreement.I found out he broke up with Julia at recess!
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Jimmy took a taxi from the bar.
He was inebriated and fell asleep in the car.
He was inebriated and fell asleep as soon as he was in the house.
When he arrived at his house he noticed his wallet was gone. The cab driver felt bad and let him have the ride for free. Jimmy called up the cab driver the next day to send him a tip.
The next day, he noticed his wallet was gone.He felt terrible and tried looking for it.Jimmy called up a cab driver the next day to drive him to buy a new wallet.
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Mary's prom was coming up and she decided to get a haircut.
She asked around for recommendations and chose a salon.
She asked her mom to give her a new style to wear to the event.
The hairdresser gave her a terrible, lopsided haircut. Mary was miserable and thought she would have to miss prom. Her mom took out some scissors and cut her hair into a beautiful bob.
She realized it gave her a terrible overall look.Mary was miserable and thought she would have to miss prom.Her mom took out some scissors and cut her hair into a beautiful bob.
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Pam saved up her allowance for months.
She had been saving for a new makeup kit.
She was saving for college.
When she finally had enough, she ordered the kit. For days, she waited patiently for her package. When it arrived it was clearly damaged, causing Pam to cry loudly.
When she finally had enough money, she sent in her application.For months, she waited patiently for the college's reply.When it arrived it was clearly a rejection letter, causing Pam to cry loudly.
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The Jones family went to the beach because it was a hot day outside.
When they got there, they found a spot in the sand to sit.
When they got there, they found a spot in the sand to sit but they all had a terrible day.
They set up their chairs and umbrellas. They swam, made sandcastles, and enjoyed time together. They had a great day at the beach.
The weather soon turned rainy and col.They swam, made sandcastles, but it was ruined by the weather.They had a horrible day at the beach
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Max wrote a poem about meteorites.
His mom loved his poem so much, she shared it with a poetry club.
His mom loved his poem so much, they kept it together as their own secret.
The poetry club gave the poem a prize, they liked it so much. Max refused to go, because he felt betrayed his poem was shared. Max regrets not going, now knowing his mom shared it out of love.
She hung it on her wall, she liked it so much.Max was glad his poem wasn't shared.Max's mom loves it, knowing Max shared it out of love.
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Shawn is out shopping one day.
He needed a good pair of jeans at the Mall.
He bought cat food.
After buying his jeans he walks by an animal shop and sees a dog. Shawn falls in love with the dog at the store. Shawn buys the dog and the two become best friends.
While buying his cat food at the animal shop, he sees a dog.Shawn falls in love with the dog at the store.Shawn buys the dog and the two become best friends.
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I went to buy a new couch last week.
I really wanted a leather couch, but the store didn't have any.
I really wanted a microfiber couch but they didn't have any.
I had to order a leather couch. It took a week but it finally arrived. Now I have to move the couch inside1.
I had to order a microfiber couch.It took a week but it finally arrived.Now I have to move the couch inside.
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Martin's wife was out late one night.
Martin messaged me because he was bored so we talked.
Martin was worried because they had a fight the night before.
He told me that he was actually worried about his wife too. I told him there was nothing to be worried about and that was all. A few moments later his wife came home and he was ecstatic.
He told me that he was angry at his wife.I told him there was nothing to be angry about and he calmed down.A few moments later his wife came home and he was angry all over.
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Bob asked his wife if the kids would be interested in a picnic.
His wife said maybe and that she would ask.
It was raining so she said no.
The kids agreed and Bob packed up sandwiches. His wife brought napkins and a blanket for the grass. The kids loved the picnic and even wanted to do it again sometime!
The kids disagreed with their mother so Bob packed up sandwiches.His wife brought napkins and umbrellas for the rain.The kids loved the rainy picnic and even wanted to do it again sometime.
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Blaine was a goofy teenager.
He always acted up at the job.
But he always acted serious when it was time to work.
He never did things right. So one day while goofing off the boss sees Blaine. And tells him that he has lost his job.
He still never did things right.So one day while working hard the boss sees Blaine.And tells him that he has lost his job.
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Harry got a summons for a jury.
He attended a meeting.
He missed the meeting since he overslept.
He was asked some questions. Harry was removed from the jury as a result of his answers. Harry had a free afternoon.
He didn't get asked questions.Harry was removed from the jury as a result of his oversleeping.Harry had a free afternoon.
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I went to my friend's rap concert the other day.
He is a really good rapper.
He was a terrible rapper.
A lot of people were there to see him rap. I was really impressed by his skills. I can't wait to see his next rap show.
A lot of people were there to see him rap.I was really unimpressed with his skills.I didn't want to see his next rap show.
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Heather was walking in the parking lot of a store and found a wallet.
She looked inside and realized there was a few hundred dollars there.
She took the money out and threw it away.
Heather saw the license of the person that it belonged too. She drove to the owner's house to hand the wallet over. The owner was very pleased and gave Heather a twenty dollar tip.
Heather saw the license of the person that it belonged to and threw it away.She decided not to drive to the owner's house to hand the wallet over.Heather kept the money from the wallet.
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Ryan promised his brother that he would receive the job.
His brother remained patient for the entire week.
His brother was patient for the entire week.
During the week, Ryan spent time recruiting someone else. His brother was furious when he found out. As a result, Ryan got yelled at.
During the week, Ryan spent time recruiting someone else.His brother was furious when he found out.As a result, Ryan got yelled at.
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The company was over their budget.
They told their managers to cut cost.
They told their managers to raise their revenues by hiring more staff in sales.
The managers reduced hours for the staff. The staff morale went down. Some of the staff decided to quit.
The managers hired more staff.The current staff morale went down.Some of the old staff decided to quit.
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Ryan was jogging at a park.
He felt a strange presence.
He was shot in the head.
Ryan quickly turns around. He seen someone looking at him and following him. Ryan went to his car and went back home ASAP.
Ryan quickly fell down.He had seen someone looking at him and following him.Ryan should have gone to his car and gone back home ASAP.
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Abby walked down the road.
He saw the ice cream truck.
He saw the ice cream truck and only ordered one ice cream.
He ordered two ice creams. In the shade he at them. He felt full in his belly.
He received his order.In the shade he ate it.He felt full in his belly.
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Allen is from a small town called Taft.
The town was built on oil.
Allen is proud of his town's oil connections.
Every four years they have an event called Oildarado. It is a bunch of hick like activities and traditions. Allen is so ashamed he can't wait to move away forever.
Every four years they have an event called Oildarado.It is a bunch of fun activities and traditions.Allen loves it so much he can't wait for the next one.
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Beth was exploring a local cave.
She walked a mile into the cave's tunnels.
She got scared and left after 15 minutes.
She photographed her journey. She exited after several hours and went to get more supplies. She planned on returning again in the future.
She photographed her journey.Her friend only exited after several hours to get more suppliesShe on the other hand planned on never returning again.
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Todd was an avid golf fan.
He went on a trip to watch a golf tournament.
He went to a sports bar to watch a golf tournament.
He was able to meet many celebrities. He got quite a few autographs too. John went home tired but happy.
He was able to meet many other fans.He got quite a few new friends.John went home tired but happy.
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Beth's grandmother taught her to knit when she was little.
Beth did not like to knit very much and stopped.
Beth loved knitting very much.
Beth learned that her grandmother was terminally ill. Beth began knitting again and spent many hours with her grandmother. Beth continued to knit even after her grandmother passed away.
Beth learned that her grandmother was terminally ill.Beth began knitting with her and spent many hours with her grandmother.Beth continued to knit even after her grandmother passed away.
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Kim liked to dance.
She would do ballet and jazz after school.
She had never taken a class but she had always dreamed of being a professional dancer.
She was spinning around one time on the sidewalk. But she lost her balance and walked out into the street. A car had to swerve to miss her, but she was ok.
She was spinning around one time on the sidewalk.She lost her balance and danced out into the street.A car had to swerve to miss her, but she was okay.
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A knock was heard at Roy's door.
He opened it to find a traveling salesman.
He opened it to find a traveling salesman and the salesman will never feel awkward again.
The salesman began his sales pitch with vigor. Roy pretended that he was deaf and could not hear. The salesman felt awkward because he knew Roy heard the knock.
Or so he thought, as he began his sales pitch with vigor.Roy pretended that he was deaf and could not hear.The salesman felt awkward once again because he knew Roy heard the knock.
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The coach made three men compete to be running back.
The men tried their very hardest.
The men tried their very hardest but a 4th guy ended up winning the starting spot.
The coach picked his running back. The other two felt that this was fair. The other two helped the coach with the running back's development.
The coach picked his running back.The other three felt that this was fair.The other three helped the coach with the running back's development.
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The road trip felt long, especially since I didn't do the driving.
I spent some time on my phone before doing to sleep.
I spent the time counting each mile marker as they quickly passed.
Once I woke up, I notice that we haven't moved much. My mom told me that we got caught in traffic. As mad as I was, I tried to remain patient.
After awhile, I notice that we haven't moved much.My mom told me that we would be caught in traffic for awhile.As mad as I was, I tried to remain patient.
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Kaya's single mom worked full-time to care for Kaya and her brother.
One day after school, Kaya decided to show her thanks.
One day after school, Kaya decided to get a job to help out.
She washed all the dishes and helped her young brother clean his room. Then they swept and mopped the floors together. When their mom came home, she wept with joy to see her happy surprise!
She got a job washing dishes at a restaurant.Then she swept and mopped the floors.When Kaya got home, her mom wept with joy to see she had gotten a job!
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Kelley made a meal for her boyfriend.
She hoped he would like it.
She hoped he would be repulsed by it.
When she served it to him she looked at his reaction. He grimaced. Yet to not hurt her feelings, he told her he loved it anyway.
When she served it to him she looked at his reaction.He smiled.Kelley's plan to have him break up with her had failed.
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Kayla was only 13 but she wanted a pierced lip so badly.
She asked one of her friends to do it since the tattoo parlor refused.
She asked one of her friends to help her do it but her friend refused.
Her friend put ice on her lip and heated the needle. It hurt like hell but Kayla was determined. Unfortunately her lip got infected and she lost part of it.
Her friend told her to put ice on her lip and heat a needle.It hurt like hell but Kayla was determined to try it herself.Unfortunately her lip got infected and she lost part of it.
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Martha was very insecure with herself.
She had a boyfriend named Alain.
She had a boyfriend named Mark.
She would constantly accuse him of cheating One day things got so bad and they got in a fight Alain reassured martha of his love for her and they were happy.
She would constantly accuse him of cheating.One day things got so bad and they got in a fight.Mark reassured Martha of his love for her and they were happy.
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Ken was playing football with his son.
Then the ball struck the tip of a barbed fence.
They decided to go inside to take a break.
It punctured and deflated! Ken and his son were so disappointed. They decided to go play another game.
Ken's shirt pictured and ripped!Ken and his son were so disappointed.They decided to go outside and play another game.
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Mona's grandmother warned her never to leave the stove on.
Mona was careless after cooking one night.
Mona always obeyed he grandma.
Mona brushed off the warning as just paranoia. She left the stove on with a pot of grease on it from earlier. By the time the fire was put out Mona had lost her home.
One day, Mona forgot about the warning.She left the stove on with a pot of grease on it from earlier.By the time the fire was put out Mona had lost her home.
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Our fire alarm is the original one since the house was built.
The house is now 25 years old.
The house is only three years old, so it's in perfect condition.
Every time someone takes a hot shower the alarm goes off. But whenever someone burns food it doesn't make a peep. I think there's something faulty with the fire alarm.
Every time someone takes a hot shower the alarm goes off.But whenever someone burns food it doesn't make a peep.I think there's something faulty with the wiring of the house.
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I asked my girlfriend to marry me last night.
I took her out to a nice restaurant.
She was happy but said she has to first finalize her divorce in six months.
Later we went out for a walk in the park. I proposed to her on the park bench where we met. She said yes, and now we are getting married!
Later we went out for a walk in the park.I proposed to her on the park bench where we met.She said yes, and we are getting married once her divorce is final!
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Sam needed help on his math homework.
But he was too embarrassed to ask for help.
He decided to hire a tutor.
He tried to learn from the textbook on his own. But he became more and more frustrated. Sam ended up guessing on every problem.
He tried to learn from the textbook with his tutor.But he became more and more frustrated, when he still did not understand.Sam ended up guessing on every problem.
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Michelle really wanted to be picked up from school one day.
She usually walks home but didn't want to this time.
She wasn't feeling well and went down to the office.
Right after school she called her mom and asked to be picked up. Her mom said she was busy but would do it. Michelle got picked up about 10 minutes after that and she was happy.
The nurse called her mom and asked for Michelle to be picked up.Her mom said she was busy but would do it.Michelle got picked up about 10 minutes after that and she was happy.
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John encountered mosquitos when he was trying to sleep.
He had to find a way to get rid of these pesky bugs to sleep.
He bought a mosquito net and put it over his bed.
He opened a window but the mosquitoes did not leave. He decides to use bug spray around the house and bug repellent. Both were effective and he finally was able to sleep.
He opened a window but the mosquitoes did not leave.He decides to use mosquito nets around the house and bug repellent.Both were effective and he finally was able to sleep.
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Drew prescribed some medicine for his patient.
The patient had a bad reaction to the medicine.
His patient was cured.
The patient sued Drew for prescribing the wrong medicine. Drew lost the court case. Drew's malpractice insurance doubled.
The patient commended Drew for prescribing the right medicine.Drew was proud of this case.Drew's confidence is his diagnostic abilities doubled.
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Amelia was on the way back from a job interview.
She thought it went awfully.
She wanted the job very much.
She headed into the elevator and there was a man. He started talking to her and learned about what happened. The man offered Amelia a job, and she was thrilled.
She headed into the elevator and there was a manHe started talking to her and learned about how much she wanted a job.The man offered Amelia a job, and she was thrilled.
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Vanessa was scared of the dark.
Every night she had her father check the closet for monsters.
Every night she had to sleep with her parents in order to sleep.
Vanessa slept with a teddy bear at night. Her parents bought Vanessa a night light. Vanessa was much braver with the night light.
Vanessa also slept with a teddy bear at night.Her parents bought Vanessa a night light.Vanessa was much braver with the night light.
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Sam's family decided they wanted to go on a family vacation.
Sam had never been on a plane before so he was very nervous.
Sam had never been on a train before so he was very nervous.
He asked me for some tips on staying calm and so I told him some. He was very grateful but still extremely nervous. On his flight he was fine and thanked me so much when he got home!
He asked me for some tips on staying calm and so I told him someHe was very grateful but still extremely nervous.his train ride he was fine and thanked me so much when he got home
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Jocelyn lost her husband and cried all the time.
Her friends tried to make her laugh but her pain would not go away.
Her friends could not make her laugh.
Jocelyn tried to write down what pained her, but it didn't help. She also tried to find solace with someone else to no avail. She only felt better as time went by and her heart healed.
Jocelyn tried to write down what pained her, but it didn't help.She also tried to find solace with her friends but it didn't help.She only felt better as time went by and her heart healed.
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Jan was a young high school girl.
She had just had sex for the first time with her boyfriend.
She did not have sex with her boyfriend yet.
They didn't use protection. Jan found out she was pregnant and thought her life was over. Jan matured and decided to finish school and have her baby too.
However, her friend didn't use protection.She found out she was pregnant and thought her life was over.She matured and decided to finish school and have her baby too.
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My uncle couldn't afford health care.
He got sick last year.
He was lucky to never get sick.
The costs made him go bankrupt. He was still not able to get all the treatment necessary. He passed away poor and desperate.
The costs would make him go bankrupt.He did not have to get any treatments.He passed away poor, however.
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Jenna had never been on an airplane before.
She was excited to fly on one to visit her grandma in Florida.
She was going to see her brother in Paris.
She had a window seat so she could look down at the cities. Jenna ate the peanuts and drank the juice the attendant gave her. She was excited to return back home on another plane after her visit.
She had a window seat so she could look down at the city.Jenna ate the peanuts and drank the juice the attendant gave her.She was excited to return back home on another plane after her visit.
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Aaron was an actor in a play.
During rehearsal, he forgot one of his lines.
During rehearsal, he never forgot any of his lines.
He looked up at the stage director with worry. The director gave him a frustrated look. Aaron felt ashamed that he hadn't studied his lines very well.
He looked up at the stage director with confidence.The director gave him a thumbs up.Aaron felt proud that he studied his lines very well.
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George was playing at the park.
He decided to play on the monkey bars.
He decided to play in the grass.
George lost his grip and slipped. He fell onto the sand under him. George bruised his elbow, but he was fine.
George lost his balance and slipped.He fell onto the grass under him.George bruised his elbow, but he was fine.
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Shane was working hard in his bathroom.
He was removing his shower and tiling it.
He was removing his shower and tiling it but will never select a tiny mosaic tile.
He'd selected a tiny mosaic tile. It was going to take a lot of work but it would be worth it. Shane couldn't wait to see the final product!
He'd selected a large mosaic tiles.It was going to take a lot of work but it would be worth it.Shane couldn't wait to see the final product!
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Tom and Jessica were proud parents of a newborn.
They both led busy lives.
They both had nothing else to do.
They considered getting a nanny. They later hired a nanny. The nanny worked out and helped them out tremendously.
They never considered getting a nanny until they planned a vacation.They later hired a nanny.The nanny worked out and helped them out tremendously.
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Kate was forcing her friends to eat at the taco place.
It was the only was she could see her crush.
It was the only was she could see her Mom until she moved away.
One day her friends refused to go with her. But after 2 weeks she was also tired of eating tacos. She decided she would wait a few weeks before returning.
One day her friends refused to go with her.After two weeks, Kate was also tired of eating tacos.She decided she would wait a few weeks before returning.
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Eve didn't like Ruth.
Every day she picked on Ruth.
Ruth picked on her every day.
Eve tripped Ruth as she walked through the classroom one day. The teacher saw Eve and sent her to the office. Eve got detention for two days.
Rush tripped Eve as she walked through the classroom one day.The teacher saw Ruth and sent her to the office.Ruth got detention for two days.
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Fred was taking a test.
It was in math.
It was his final exam and he had to get an A to pass the class.
It turned out to be very difficult. Fred couldn't figure it out. He ended up leaving it half blank.
It turned out to be very difficult.Fred couldn't figure it out.He ended up leaving the test half blank.
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There once was a painter who lived all by himself.
He always painted in purple.
He charged huge amounts for his paintings.
He would give away his paintings for free. He just wanted to make people happy. He ended up dying poor, yet very satisfied with how he lived his life.
He would never give away his paintings for free.He just wanted to make money.He ended up dying alone, yet very satisfied with how much he made.
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Gina didn't like 2 of the books she checked out.
She was worried she wouldn't like the 3rd one either.
But she had read the 3rd before and loved it.
But there was only one way to find out. She opened the book and scanned the contents. She was relieved to see it was just what she needed.
But there was always something new to find in it.She opened the book and scanned the contents.She was relieved to see it was just what she needed.
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Brad was going through a nasty divorce.
He needed to get away and get his mind off of it.
His wife had cheated on him then took off with their 3 kids.
He decided he wanted to climb a mountain. Brad was very nervous about climbing the mountain. Brad put all his fears aside and topped the mountain.
He decided he wanted to take a trip to climb a mountain.He was very nervous about it.Brad put all his fears aside and decided he could do it.
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Ollie had the flu.
His mother took him to the doctor.
His mother wouldn't take him to the doctor.
The doctor gave him some medicines and told him to rest. Ollie spent a few days in bed and started to feel better. Ollie got over the flu and was able to leave the house again.
After a fever spike she decided to take him to the doctor and he gave him some medicines and told him to rest.Ollie spent a few days in bed and started to feel better.Ollie got over the flu and was able to leave the house again.
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Lucy got an update on her phone saying that the package was arriving.
She made time in her schedule so she could be there to sign for it.
She didn't have time in her schedule to sign for it.
When the delivery man finally arrived, he asked for a signature. She signed and received a nice big box with Amazon tape. Lucy got a box cutter and retrieved the clothing from inside.
When the delivery man finally arrived, he needed a signature.Her neighbor signed and received a nice big box with Amazon tape.Lucy's neighbor gave her the clothing from inside the box.
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Frank walked to the arcade near his house.
He had forgotten to tell his mother where he was going.
His mother worked at the arcade and he saw her there.
His mother noticed Frank was missing. She worried when she couldn't find him. When Frank walked back into the house, she was relieve.
His mother was upset that Frank didn't tell her he was coming.She made him promise to let her know in the future.Frank and his mom went home together.
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Lucinda didn't like the sun.
She wore black sunglasses everywhere she went.
She wore a large hat and sunscreen everywhere she went.
Her new boyfriend who liked her eyes asked her to remove her glasses. When she did, the sun suddenly bathed her face with warmth. She was so surprised to like it, she threw her sunglasses away.
Her new boyfriend who liked hair asked her to remove her large hat.When she did, the sun suddenly bathed her face with warmth.She was so surprised to like it, she threw her large hat away.
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Monday had arrived again, just like it did every week.
Jim turned off his alarm clock again.
Jim turned off his alarm clock again and woke up to the first alarm.
He had slept through the first two alarms he set for himself. When he realized that this was the third one, he jumped out of bed. He had to be on time this morning, or he would be fired.
He had slept through the first two alarms he set for himself.When he realized that this was the first default one, he jumped out of bed.He had to be on time this morning, or he would be fired.
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My wife has an account at TD Bank.
One day she found out the bank was no longer counting coins.
One day she found out the bank was accepting coins.
She was mad as she has a can of coins. Last week she found one of her other banks installed coin counters. She is closing out her TD bank account.
She was glad as she has a can of coins.Last week she took it to the bank.She put the money in her TD bank account.
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Jim was asked by a stranger if he would watch his bag.
Jim agreed and waited patiently for his return.
Jim refused and walked off.
The stranger never came back. Jim decided to take the bag. Inside, he found $1,000.
The stranger asked someone else.That person decided to take the bag.Inside, he found $1,000.
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Kim was at the bar over the weekend.
Someone next to her started smoking.
Someone next to her started smoking and she left.
She asked them to put it out. They refused. She alerted the staff and they forced him to.
She had asked them to put it out.They refused.She alerted the staff and they did not care, so she left.
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Billy was in finals week in school.
On his first exam, Bill had done exceptionally well.
He did very poorly even though he studied.
He realized that he had forgotten to study for his next exam. He began panicking on his way to the next test. Billy gave it his best effort anyways.
He got nervous about the test even though he was prepared.He began panicking on his way to the next test.Billy had severe test anxiety.
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Anna was invited to go sailing.
She had never been and was a bit fearful.
She had gone many times before and was at ease.
But she agreed to go with her friends. In the end, she had a wonderful day on the water! Anna was glad she had taken a chance on a new experience.
She agreed to go with her friends.She had a wonderful day on the water!Anna was glad she had gone with her friends.
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Amanda was a pretty model.
She met Todd over the internet.
She met Todd in person.
The two dated online for a year. Amanda finally visited Todd. Todd was very disappointing to Amanda and she broke up with him.
The two dated in person for a year.Amanda finally moved away from Todd.Todd was very disappointing to Amanda and she broke up with him.
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Kim desperately wanted a kitten.
Her mom would not allow any pets.
Her mom loves pets.
Kim saw a stray outside a hid it inside her shirt. She brought the kitten inside and fed it. Kim kept the kitten for nearly two weeks before her mom found it!
Kim saw a stray outside and brought it home.She brought the kitten inside and fed it.Kim kept the kitten for nearly two hours before her mom found it!
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Ophelia is feeling bored one day.
She decides to spend some time playing guitar.
She decides to spend some time going out with friends.
Ophelia plays guitar for about an hour. She feels better. She is happy that she no longer feels bored.
Ophelia plays with friends for about an hour.She feels better.She is happy that she no longer feels bored.
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There was a guy who kept saying that humans can't change the world.
He meant that quite literally, that nothing we did had any effect.
He meant that politically, but he agreed we were definitely causing climate change.
He said releasing millions of years of stored carbon was fine. He was sure that industrial accidents fixed themselves. Everyone just shook their heads at his crazy ideas.
He said releasing millions of years of stored carbon was terrible.He was sure that industrial accidents didn't fix themselves.Everyone cheered for him.
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Barry wanted to remodel his bathroom.
Barry wanted to give the bathroom a much needed face lift.
Barry decided to hire a contractor to update his bathroom.
Barry decided he would change the single sink to a double sink. In addition, Barry would install a state of the art shower as well. After the renovation, Barry was pleased with the remodeled bathroom.
Barry decided he wanted the contractor to change the single sink to a double sink.In addition, the contractor would install a state of the art shower, as well.After the renovation, Barry was pleased with the remodeled bathroom.
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Jenny's birthday is coming up.
There is one thing she has always wanted, a puppy.
There is one thing she always wanted, a kitten.
Her parent decided that one would make a perfect present. On the morning of her birthday she heard a noise downstairs. It was her puppy.
Her parent decided that one would make a perfect present.On the morning of her birthday she heard a noise downstairs.It was her kitty.
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The forecast looked gloomy.
John packed an umbrella.
John packed a raincoat.
It started raining early in the afternoon. John used his umbrella to walk his co workers to their car. John was always thinking of others.
It started raining early in the afternoon.John used his raincoat to walk with his co workers to their cars.John couldn't do anything to help the others.
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The carnival was in town.
Tina decided she wanted her face painted.
Tina decided she wanted her body painted.
Tina got a tiger on her face. Everyone complimented her face. She loved it.
Tina got a tiger on her arm.Everyone complimented her arm.She loved it.
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My wife had a long labor with our first child.
It was not decided that we would have a second for a few Year's.
The second time everything progressed much more quickly.
Once we decided to have a second, we got right on it. It did not take long before my wife was pregnant. Now our oldest daughter has a younger sister.
Once we decided to have a second, we got right on it.It did not take long before my wife was pregnant.Now our oldest daughter has a younger sister.