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Keisha used to be a vegetarian, but she strayed from the lifestyle.
She succumbed to cravings for turkey and hamburgers.
She got really sick after eating turkey and hamburgers.
Keisha was disappointed about this and wanted to renew her commitment. She signed up for a vegetarian cooking class at a restaurant. The class is helping Keisha stay on track with her lifestyle goals.
Keisha regretted this and wanted to renew her commitment.She signed up for a vegetarian cooking class at a restaurant.The class is helping Keisha get back on track with her lifestyle goals.
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Ronald puts some pasta in boiling water to cook.
He then checks his mail.
He then checks his mail but will never overcook his pasta.
The pasta cooks for too long. It now has a soft texture. Ronald decides he has to pay attention the next time he cooks.
The pasta cooks just as he likes it.It now has a perfect texture.Ronald is happy he is able to cook his pasta to perfection while multitasking.
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Emily called the museum because her dog found dinosaur bones.
The museum sent an archaeologist to look at the bone.
The museum sent a scientist to look at the bone.
The archaeologist said it was a pterodactyl bone. Emily was very excited to hear about the pterodactyl. The archaeologist called the museum to tell them what he found.
The scientist said it was a pterodactyl bone.Emily was very excited to hear about the pterodactyl.The scientist called the museum to tell them what he found.
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Caren was a smart woman.
She had a doctorate degree in rocket ships and space math.
She had a doctoral degree in aeronautics.
She worked for NASA for a long time, but she thought it was boring. Caren decided to quit her job. Caren left her job and went traveling around the world.
She worked for NASA for a long time, but she thought it was boring.Caren decided to quit her job.Caren left her job and went traveling around the world.
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Jenna wanted to be a cheerleader.
Her mother took her to tryouts for the cheer squad.
Her mother wouldn't let her try out because of her grades.
She had to do a cartwheel and a back walkover. Jenna was nervous, but she successfully completed the tumbling. Jenna was excited when she found out she made the team!
She watched the other girls practice cheerleading.Jenna was nervous as she thought someone would get hurt.No one was hurt but Jenna was sad she couldn't participate.
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Joe was driving home from work.
Joe's phone started to vibrate, and ring.
Joe's phone started to vibrate and noticed it was his mom calling.
His phone was alerting him about an appointment. Joe saw the notification was his 15th anniversary. He stopped and got a beautiful bouquet for his wife.
His mom reminded him about an appointment.It was his 15th anniversary.He stopped and got a beautiful bouquet for his wife.
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Lynn was six months pregnant with twins.
She was having a lot of contractions.
She had just left her check up and everything was great.
The doctor told her to come in and get checked out. She was hooked up to lots of machines. She stayed there for five hours.
The doctor told her to come back and get checked out in a few weeks.She scheduled her next appointment.She was only there for a little while.
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Mahlon has ADHD and often fidgets and goofs off at school.
Today Mahlon was sucking on the conical metal tip of a pen.
Mahlon was suspended from school for disrupting class.
Mahlon had the metal cone in his teeth and was blowing in and out. Mahlon was making an annoying whistling sound with the pen tip. Mahlon didn't stop until he inhaled too hard and almost swallowed it.
Mahlon had a metal cone in his teeth and was blowing in and out.Mahlon was making an annoying whistling sound with the pen tip.Mahlon didn't stop until he inhaled too hard and almost swallowed it.
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Kim brushed her horse.
She set down the brush on the floor.
When she was finished she hung it on the wall.
She accidentally sat on the brush. The hard bristles surprised her. She yelled in surprise.
Her horse accidentally knocked the bush off the wall.Kim sat on the brush and the hard bristles surprised her.She yelled in surprise.
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The Shannon family wanted to buy a new home.
They looked at several they weren't happy with.
They couldnt afford it.
They finally found one they loved. It seemed that closing day would never come but it finally did. The Shannon family are new homeowners!
They saw one they loved.They never expected closing day would come for them and it didn't.The Shannon family would never be homeowners.
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Peter waited until his local grocery store closed.
Then he went into the dumpsters behind it.
Then he went into the store and stole some groceries.
And he found lots of good food. He took home $70 worth of groceries. And he did the same thing a few weeks later.
And he found lots of good food.He stole about $70 worth of groceries.And he did the same thing a few weeks later.
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Last night I went on a very long run.
It was the longest distance I had ever run before.
It was as long as some of the other runs at the same place.
I ran for so long, I had no idea where I was. After a few minutes I remembered how to get home. I think tonight I'll try to run that long again.
I ran for so long yet knew exactly where I was.I found my way home without problem.I think I'll try to keep maintaing that run distance.
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Kelly and Fred were friends.
Last year they had a fight.
Last year they fell in love.
They stopped talking. The two then reconvened. Now they are friends again.
They never stopped talking.The two then moved in together.Now they are married happily.
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Norman believed a lot in charity.
He liked to go from door to door and ask for money.
He liked to go from door to door and ask for money but will never become scared.
Until one day a man shoved him on the doormat and scared him. Norman since then doesn't go from door to door. He calls people on the phone instead.
Until one day a man shoved him on the doormat and scared him.Norman since then doesn't go from door to door.He calls people on the phone instead.
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I was browsing the internet last night.
I read a very interesting article about conserving power.
I read a very interesting article about painting.
I took the article to heart and decided to make some changes. I bought new light bulbs and now I turn the lights off when I leave. I really think those changes will make an impact on the world!
I took the article to heart and decided to make some changes.I bought some new art prints and now I study them when I am at home.I really think that article helped me understand the impact of art on the world!
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Ben wanted to wear contacts instead of glasses.
He asked his mom if he could try wearing them.
He was not allowed to.
She agreed to get him a trial pair. At first it was hard to insert them, but Ben persevered. Soon he could insert them and wear them comfortably all day!
He just wanted a trail pair to see if they would work.At first it was hard to insert them, but Ben presevered.Soon he could insert and wear them but couldn't see as clearly.
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Tina had to take her daughters to school.
She had to leave early because work was early.
She left a little late because her work was starting lat.
She dropped them off an hour early. When the kids got there no one was there. They felt lonely.
She dropped them off an hour late.When the kids got there everyone was in class.They felt embarrassed.
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William was playing basketball in the park.
After making a far shot, the ball flew and hit a group of guys.
After making a far shot, the ball flew and hit an elderly woman.
They were immediately irritated and stood up from the bleachers. As they approached William, he ran. They tried to chase him before he got away.
She was immediately irritated and stood up from the bleachers.As she approached William, he ran.She tried to chase him before he got away.
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After playing outside in the snow Jemma was feeling quite chilly!
She decided to make herself a cup of hot chocolate to warm up.
She decided to bundle herself up in a blanket.
Jemma heated the milk carefully, then poured it over the powder. Then she sat down to drink the warm, frothy beverage. When the cup was empty, Jemma felt warm and satisfied.
Jemma heated the electric blanket, then cuddled up in it and drank warm milk.She sat down to drink the warm, frothy beverage.When the cup was empty, Jemma felt warm and satisfied.
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Kate forgot to record her favorite show.
She didn't realize until the show was on for 35 minutes.
She was relieved when she noticed they were airing it again in an hour.
Her niece and nephew still wanted to see the show. So Kate decided to just watch the end of the show with them. They decided the last 20 minutes of the show was better than nothing.
Her niece and nephew still wanted to see the show.So they decided to wait until the show started again.They decided late was better than never.
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Bobby had a hard time talking to girls.
His brother suggested that he just force himself to do it.
His brother suggested that he should stop trying.
This way, Bobby would gradually become more comfortable. He tried this technique at school the next day. He found that talking to girls wasn't so hard after all.
This way, Bobby wouldn't have to be nervous.He tried this technique at school the next day.He found that it was much more comfortable not to try.
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Sean loved playing Rock Band with his friends.
He was great at it, and always said he should be a rock star.
He was great at it but he was not interested in learning any instruments.
Sean harassed his parents til they bought him a guitar. He formed a band and said he didn't even need lessons. He realized playing a real guitar was much harder and quit.
His parents convinced him to give the real guitar a shot.He formed a band and said he didn't even need lessons.He realized playing a real guitar was much harder and quit.
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I am having trouble finding steady employment.
I had been sent to fight the war in Iraq for almost a year.
I graduated from college, but there are no jobs for my degree.
My job there was to load the ammunition into the artillery. I watched several of my comrades die there. Although I am glad to be home now, I can't make ends meet.
I joined the army and my job there was to load the ammunition into the artillery.I watched several of my comrades die there.Although I am glad to be home now, I can't make ends meet.
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Lisa is driving home from work.
While driving she hits a rock in the road.
While driving she saw a sad young man on the side of the road.
Her car goes off the side of the road. She gets out to see what's wrong with her car. She notices she has a flat tire and calls someone for help.
She parks her car off the side of the road.She gets out to see what's wrong with the young man.She notices the young man has a flat tire and calls someone for help.
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Tim was experiencing mild stomach pain.
And he searched for remedies online.
And he decided to ignore it.
He found that eating a banana could help. And doing so made his stomach feel better. He decided to eat a banana everyday from then on.
He had decided to eat a banana.Doing so made his stomach feel better.He decided to eat a banana every day from then on.
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It took me 4 years to get my degree in chemical engineering.
I was able to land a well-paying job in the petroleum industry.
I was able to land a well-paying job in the software industry.
This was before OPEC announced that they would not lower production. After their announcement, oil prices started to decline. My employer could no longer justify keeping me, so I lost my job.
This was before OPEC announced they would not lower production.After their announcement, oil prices started to decline.My employer could no longer justify keeping me, so I lost my job,
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I was watching a movie last night in my room.
It was a very scary movie.
It was a really funny movie.
The movie was so scary that I had to stop watching. I had nightmares that night while I was sleeping. I'll never watch a scary movie at night ever again.
The movie was so funny that I had to stop watching.I had laughing fits that night while I was sleeping.I'll never watch a funny movie at night ever again.
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I went ice skating with my friends.
That was the first time I had ever been skating.
I was such a pro at it they got jealous.
My friends, on the other hand, were experienced skaters. They were teaching me to do a spin when I fell and hurt my wrist. I went to a doctor, who told me my wrist was sprained.
My friends, on the other hand, were inexperienced skaters.I was teaching one to do a spin when they fell and hurt their wrist.They went to a doctor, who told them their wrist was sprained.
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Jean forgot to study for the big math exam.
She was worried she would fail the class if she didn't do well.
She managed to pass the math test with a C plus.
Jean decided to cheat off of a classmates test. The teacher caught Jean copying her classmate's answers. Jean was given a zero on the test.
Jean had decided to cheat off of a classmates test.The teacher didn't catch Jean copying her classmate's answers.Jean would have been given a zero on the test.
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A spider dropped on to Xena's leg.
She screamed and flicked it off.
She smiled and picked it up.
Then another one landed almost where the first had been. Xena saw they were dropping from the light fixture above her. She jumped up and dived into her shower.
Then another one landed almost where the first had been.Xena saw they were dropping from the light fixture above her.She got up to look at the light fixture closer.
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Tim was always a little chubby.
Eventually he got tired of the way he looked.
Eventually he got tired of exercising so he let himself go.
He asked his friends to help him get in shape. They trained together every day. Tim is now in great shape and is a body builder.
He asked his friends to not bother helping him get in shape.He didn't want to train with them every day.Tim is now in terrible shape and has a huge body.
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A sign went up next to the town hall.
People drove by and saw that there would be a meeting.
There was no soliciting.
That night the hall was filled with people. The mayor silenced the crowd with a wave of his hand. He told them that he was stepping down as mayor.
That night the hall was filled with people for a meeting.The mayor silenced the crowd with a wave of his hand.He told them that he was stopping the soliciting at the hall.
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Keith and Zachary are big New York Knicks fans.
They always wanted to attend a game but could never afford the tickets.
They always attended the games because they had season tickets.
Their neighbor Frank called them last Wednesday and left a message. Frank offered the boys his courtside seats for that nights game. Keith and Zach attended their first game and had the best time.
Their neighbor Frank called them last Wednesday and left a message.Frank offered the boys his courtside seats for that nights game.Keith and Zach accepted the upgrade to courtside seats.
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For dinner I did not feel like regular food.
I decided to have some cereal.
I decided to have cake.
I poured myself a bowl. I also added some almond milk. I wanted to have cereal all the time.
I poured batter into a bowl.I also added the other necessary ingredients and put it in the ovenI wanted to have cake all the time.
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Gavin had planned a surprise party for his cousin.
He told everyone to be at his house early.
He told everyone to come to the house late.
Gavin got everything ready for the party. Everyone waited for the cousin. When Gavin's cousin showed up, he was quite surprised.
Gavin got everything ready for the party.Everyone waited for the cousin, knowing he always shows up very late.When Gavin's cousin showed up, he was quite surprised.
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Donald loved going to museums.
He would go every weekend.
He would go every Wednesday.
One weekend he got to meet the artist. Donald was elated. He couldn't wait to talk about the set.
One Wednesday he got to meet an artist.Donald was elated.He couldn't wait to talk about the paintings.
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Billy was nervous on Thanksgiving day.
He had yet to prepare a meal.
He had yet to clean the house because he had been busy preparing the meal.
With his family already on the way, he scrambled to cook. Within a few hours, he was able to prepare a large feast. His family was very impressed with the food that he made.
With his family already on the way, he scrambled to do some cleaning.Within a half hour, he was able to clean up the house enough to entertain guests.His family was very impressed with the food and his house.
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Joel bought a block of cheese.
He packed the cheese into his backpack.
He ate the entire block of cheese on the bus.
He carried his backpack up a mountain. He took out his cheese. His cheese was all melted.
He carried his backpack up a mountain.He took out his backpack.His cheese was all gone.
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Jeff went to Lebowski's house to get a new rug.
Lebowski told Jeff that he could not have a new rug.
Lebowski told Jeff that all of his rugs are dirty.
Jeff got angry and yelled at Lebowski. Jeff left Lebowski's house, and took one of his rugs anyway. Jeff brought the rug home and took a nap on it.
Jeff got frustrated and yelled at Lebowski.Jeff left Lebowski's house, and took one of his rugs anyway.Jeff brought the rug home and took a nap on it.
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I always listen to music in the car on the way to work.
One afternoon, I put in a Billy Joel CD on the way to work.
One afternoon, I put in a MC Hammer CD on the way to work.
The CD player broke while I was driving. It would not let me change the CD. I just listened to Billy Joel on repeat all summer.
The CD player broke while I was driving.It would not let me change the CD.I just listened to MC Hammer on repeat all summer.
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The woman put some cookies in the oven.
She set the timer.
She took the cookies out after 10 minutes.
She laid down while she waited. She fell asleep. She woke up to the smell of burnt cookies.
She had laid down while she waited.And had fallen asleep.But thankfully had woken up only a few minutes later.
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Damien was always mean to his employees.
He yelled at them and liked to make them feel useless.
He noticed and started being nice after that.
One day, when he arrived at work, the office was empty. He looked around and only found a note. All his employees had quit and he was now alone.
One day, when he arrived at work, the office was empty.He looked around and then someone jumped out and said surprise!All his employees had planned a surprise party for him.
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The woman kissed a man.
It felt good to her.
If felt bad to her.
She gave him her number. He lost it on the way home. The never met again.
She refused to give him her number.He felt lonely on the way home.They never met again.
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Gail was thinking on a color for her bridesmaids dresses.
After serious contemplation, Gail decided on purple.
She made her soon to be husband pick the color.
Gail decided she would tell her bridesmaids about the color choice. After talking, the bridesmaids were thrilled with the color. Gail was glad that her bridesmaids loved the color she picked.
Gail decided she would tell her bridesmaids about the color choice.After talking, the bridesmaids were thrilled with the color.Gail was glad that her bridesmaids loved the color she picked.
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I needed to get some groceries.
My wife wanted me to take one of the autistic children with me.
I only needed a few because I lived alone.
He got to walk around the store like a big boy. He pushed the cart from check out to the car. He had a lot of fun on that trip.
I saw an autistic child walk around the store.He pushed the cart from check out to the car.He looked like he had a lot of fun.
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Cindy was afraid of heights.
Her friends wanted to go mountain climbing.
Her friends wanted to go fishing.
Instead of staying on the ground, she decided to face of her fears. Cindy decided to climb an indoor mountain. She did fine and was able to go with her friends.
They were going fishing from a cliff.Cindy decided to face her fears and climbed the cliff.She did fine and was able to have fun with her friends
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Kate watched Big brother on TV.
One day her niece and nephew joined her.
The neice and nephew never watched the show though.
The kids liked the competitions on the show. The next time it aired the kids showed up to watch the show with her. They all settled in to watch Big Brother as a family.
The kids didn't like the competitors on the show.The next time it aired the kids got up to watch another show on a different TV.Kate settles in to watch Big Brother by herself.
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Sara invited her friend over to watch a movie.
They decided to watch a horror movie.
They had a hard time deciding on a movie but they watched Maleficent and loved it.
The girls curled up on the sofa. The DVD would not play. They decided to play cards instead.
The girls curled up on the sofa.They enjoyed the movie very much.They decided to play cards after.
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Earl wanted to sign his daughter up for ballet class.
Earl looked through the internet for an experienced ballet teacher.
Earl looked through the internet for a ballet class.
After finding the class, Earl decided to pay a visit to the class. Earl was impressed with the teacher, studio, and the staff. Earl decided to sign his daughter up for ballet classes at the studio.
After finding the class, Earl decided to pay a visit to the class.Earl was impressed with the studio and the staff but wanted a more experienced teacher.Earl decided to keep looking for a ballet class.
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Joan lived in the island of Jersey near the coast of France.
She took a class to learn conversational French.
She took a class to learn conversational French and got a chance to use French in Brittany.
One day, she got on a boat and departed to the peninsula of Brittany. When she arrived, everyone there was speaking English. Joan never got a chance to use her language skills.
She was excited when she got on a boat and departed to the peninsula of Brittany.When she arrived, almost everyone there was speaking English.Still, Joan got a chance to use her language skills.
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Lucy was playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.
Miranda saw.
Miranda didn't know about it.
She wanted to join. The two played til sundown. They both had so much fun.
Lucy told Miranda all about it.The two played til sundown.They both had so much fun.
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Allison got new braces.
She kept getting food stuck in them.
She hated wearing braces and was constantly teased.
She called her dentist for help. Her dentist gave her a solution. Allison wrote a positive review for the nice dentist.
She called her dentist to see if he could help her with an alternative.Her dentist gave her a solution.Allison wrote a positive review for the nice dentist.
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Ron worked at a bar as a bartender.
One of his patrons was getting very drunk.
One of his friends was trying to get a girl drunk.
The man ordered another drink. Ron decided not to serve the man. Ron called a taxi for the drunk patron.
The man ordered another drink.Ron decided not to serve them.Ron called a taxi for the drunk girl.
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My dog has gained some extra weight.
I've been trying to take him for a walk every day.
I've been putting him on the treadmill every day.
He's too small to walk for long. I end up having to carry him home. At least I'll lose some weight.
He's too small to walk for long.I end up having to stop the walk prematurely.I don't even get exercise myself.
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Benny boarded the airplane.
He was going to Florida for the very first time!
It was his first flight ever and he was terribly nervous.
He was eager to see Disney World and the beach. He had so much fun he didn't want to come home. He had a great time on vacation.
He was eager to land in Florida.At the end of his vacation he didn't want to get on the plane to come home.He was still nervous about flying.
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Hailey was playing basketball in the gym with her friends.
Hailey fell down and rolled her ankle with all of her weight on it.
Hailey fell down and hurt her arm with all of her weight on it.
The ankle swelled up and turned colors because of a very dark bruise. Hailey needed to go to the doctors and a appointment was made for her. The doctor saw her and said her ligament was torn and needed surgery.
The arm swelled up and turned colors because of a very dark bruise.Hailey needed to go to the doctors and a appointment was made for her.The doctor saw her and said her ligament was torn and needed surgery.
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Joe visits his family in Los Angeles every summer.
While there, he visits the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
While there, he does not visit anywhere else.
He also goes to Disneyland for a good time. Before he leaves Los Angeles, Joe always buys souvenirs. He returns home to tell his friends of the vacation.
He only sees his family for a good time.Before he leaves Los Angeles, Joe always buys souvenirs.He returns home to tell his friends of the vacation.
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Dale drove his car faster than he should have.
His excess speed attracted the attention of the police.
His excess speed escaped the attention of police.
It would have been smart to pull over, but he wasn't smart. The chase lasted for twenty minutes. In the end, the police used spike-strips to flatten Dale's tires.
It's usually smart to pull over, but he had a plan.The chase lasted twenty minutes.In the end, Dale escaped with his speed and also by using spike-strips to flatten the police's car tires.
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It was a very special occasion.
Leah and Tony had been married for 30 years!
Leah and Tony had been divorced for over 30 years.
They opened a special bottle of champagne. They were excited to celebrate each other. They were more in love than they had ever been.
They each opened a special bottle of champagne.They didn't know that the other one was also excited to celebrate.They were further apart now than they had ever been.
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The class watched the giant animal move across the field.
There was a huge bison right on the other side of the fence!
Too bad it wasn't a bison on the other side of the fence.
They watched him walk by and head down the hill. The class learned about how Native Americans used the bison. They felt very educated on Native American history.
It was a moose instead, and they watched him walk by and head down the hill.The class learned about how Native Americans used the moose.They felt very educated on Native American history.
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Dan and his brother Don have always been competitive.
Recently there was a marathon occurring in Boston.
The missed the marathon occurring in Boston.
Dan and Don decided to see who could get the better time. However, during the marathon, Don fell and could not finish the race. Dan decided to help his brother instead of finishing the race.
Dan and Don decided to see if there was another marathon soon.They found one, but Don fell and could not finish the race.Dan decided to help his brother instead of finishing the race.
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I learned how to play Rock Paper Scissors when I was an adult.
I got into an argument with my friend, and he suggested we use it.
I got into an argument with my friend, and he said we were too old for the game.
I had no idea what I was doing, so I lost every turn. Eventually I got better at it, and won a few rounds. He gave up after I started winning every time.
I had no idea what I was doing, so I lost every turn.Eventually I got better at it, and won a few rounds.He gave up complaining after I started winning every time.
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My sister, Adrienne, used to bully me mercilessly.
She called me names, pushed me, jumped on me and threw things at me.
She called me names, pushed me, so I would push her back till she finally stopped.
This went on for years until I realized I had become bigger than she. In our final bout, I furiously wrestled her to the ground. I saw the fear in her eyes and knew that it was finally over.
This went on for years until I realized I had become bigger than she.In our final bout, I furiously wrestled her to the ground.I saw the admiration in her eyes and knew it was finally over.
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Paul owned a friendly cat.
Next door lived an old woman who liked animals.
Next door lived an old woman who liked animals but will never leave the cat with her.
The woman would often feed the friendly cat. When Paul went on vacation, he left the cat with the woman. Upon his return, he learned that the woman moved with the cat to Maui.
The woman would often feed the friendly cat.When Paul went on vacation, he decided to leave the cat with his family, rather than the womanUpon his return, he learned that the woman had moved to Maui.
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Lucy wanted to help her mom with the Christmas tree.
She got the glass ornament.
She was not allowed to help by her mom.
On her way to the tree something happened. Lucy dropped it. She started to cry.
When she helped last year, something happened.Lucy had dropped a prized ornament.She was not allowed to help anymore.
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My friend's wife posted a photo on Facebook.
It showed a roll of toilet paper on top of an empty holder.
I didn't get to see it.
Her kids are 16 and 14. I joked to my friend how spoiled his kids were. He claimed the 14 year old did not know how to replace the roll!
Her kids are 16 and 14.I joked to my friend how spoiled his kids are.He claimed the 14 year old deleted the photo and did not know how to replace it!
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Anna was playing in the park.
Suddenly she was stung by a bee!
Suddenly she was bit by a dog.
Her mom hurried to remove the stinger and apply ice. Luckily, Anna was not allergic, so she had no swelling. Soon her pain was all but gone!
Her mom hurried to get the dog off of her.Luckily, Anna was not bit too hard, so she was not bleeding.Soon her pain was all but gone!
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Riley got a job as a coach in his home town.
He coached his team to five winning seasons in a row.
He coached his team to five winning seasons in a row and will never be fired.
The athletic director fired Riley. The local team started losing every game. Riley refused to come back to his old coaching job.
The athletic director extended Riley's contract.The local team continued winning every game.Riley was glad he had a coaching job.
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It was Jon's last game of the season.
His team was losing by one point.
His team was losing by 10 runs.
It was Jon's turn up to bat. Jon saw the pitch and swung. The ball sailed over the fence and Jon won the game!
It was Jon's turn to bat.Jon saw the pitch and swung.The ball sailed over the fence and Jon helped score 4 runs.
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Courtney had been cooking all night.
She had company coming over for Thanksgiving Dinner soon.
She had company coming over for dessert soon.
She pulled the turkey out of the oven and saw that it was beautiful. The skin was a crispy brown color. Her grandfather eagerly took the best turkey leg when he sat down.
She pulled the pie out of the oven and saw that it was beautiful.The crust was a soft brown color.Her grandfather eagerly took the best piece when he sat down.
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Ian is playing his buddy in a game of basketball.
Ian makes a bet he could beat his friend for 20 dollars.
Ian plays a friendly game with his friend without any bets.
Ian plays the game with his friend and loses. Ian is humbled and pays up to his friend. Ian won't be making any more bets in the future.
Ian plays the game with his friend and loses.Ian is humbled and commends his friend.Ian won't be underestimating his friend in the future.
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Will didn't make it home last night.
His wife was extremely nervous so she called his phone a lot.
He was out with the boys last night.
He called her back and told her that his phone was dead for awhile. He said he would be home before tomorrow morning. Will's wife was extremely happy when he showed up back home.
He called his wife that his phone was dead for awhile.He said he would be home before tomorrow morning.Will's wife was extremely happy when he showed up back home.
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Emilio ordered a burger.
He was at a restaurant that was famous for their beef.
He was at a restaurant that did not serve burgers though.
When it arrived, he saw it had eight layers of ingredients. It was an amazing spectacle! He could only eat half, so he took half home.
When his lasagna arrived, he saw it had eight layers of ingredients.It was an amazing spectacle!He could only eat half, so he took half home.
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Emma was having a hard time conceiving.
So she and her husband went to see a fertility specialist.
She and her husband finally got pregnant.
He gave her hormones to help her get pregnant. She lucked out and got pregnant the first month of trying. Her first ultrasound revealed she was having triplets!
They were so happy and they went to the doctor.The doctor gave her an ultrasound.Her first ultrasound revealed she was having triplets!
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Bart put food coloring in his dad's drink in secret.
His dad looked at his green beer.
His dad was furious when he saw what Bart had done.
He shrugged his shoulders. He drank the beer in six gulps. Bart's dad was less thirsty.
He got another beer.He drank the beer in six gulps.Bart's dad was less thirsty.
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Boris was taking martial arts classes.
He had been training for only a few weeks.
He had been training for months.
He told his instructor that he wanted to learn to use weapons. His instructor shook his head disappointingly. Boris didn't really understand the meaning behind martial arts.
He told his instructor that he wanted to learn some new moves.His instructor nodded his head approvingly.Boris truly understood the meaning behind martial arts.
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Dave was failing in physics.
This wasn't good because Dave wanted to be an engineer.
He dropped the class and decided to change his major.
Dave got a campus tutor and worked very hard. Dave studied day and night. Dave aced the exam and passed the physics course!
Dave worked very hard at his new major.Dave studied day and night.Dave aced the exam and passed the literature course!
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Ronald was job hunting for a new job.
He told me about a great food delivery job he applied for!
He decided to become a police officer.
Neither of us were very confident in his ability. He spent days working on his interview and driving skills as well. He ended up getting the job after a lot of hard work!
Neither of us were very confident in his ability.He spent days working on his application and his driving skills as well.He ended up getting into the academy after a lot of hard work.
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Derek wanted to get into Harvard.
He studied for the SAT every single night.
He studied for the ACT every single night.
Derek got almost a perfect SAT score. He applied to Harvard and waited and prayed. Soon after, Derek got a letter of congratulations - he was accepted!
Derek got almost a perfect ACT score.He applied to Harvard and waited and prayed.Soon after, Derek got a letter of congratulations - he was accepted!
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Aaron was coming home from a football game.
He hears a loud noise coming from his car.
His car was purring like a kitten.
He pulled over to see what was wrong. He pops his hood and smoke flies everywhere. He called for help and waited to get picked up.
He pulled over when he heard a boom sound.He pops his hood and smoke flies everywhere.He called for help and waited to get picked up.
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My best friend lives in New York.
Last week I went to visit him.
Last week I called him.
I took a train up to New York and had a great ride. He picked me up from the train station and we got some Pizza. It's always so good to see my friend in New York.
He invited me, so I took a train up to New York and had a great ride.He picked me up from the train station and we got some Pizza.It's always so good to see my friend in New York.
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Dwight believes he can't get sick.
He likes to brag about his immune system.
He never talked about his immune system.
Dwight doesn't wash his hands or worry about germs. He says they make you stronger. Today, Dwight missed work because he got the flu.
Dwight doesn't wash his hands or worry about germs.He says he knows nothing about no germs.Today, Dwight missed work because he got the flu.
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Lucy was running from an angry old man.
She had been playing with his puppy before he got angry.
She was right in front of her house and rant right in to escape him.
She ran for blocks without looking back. When she stopped she didn't recognize the houses. Adrenaline ran through her veins as she realized she was lost.
She locked the door and ran to her room without looking back.When she stopped she couldn't catch her breath.Relief washed over her as she realized she was safe.
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Dubby was the drummer in a band, and I always went to the practices.
One day, I drove him home from school when his car broke down.
One day, his car broke down and I sat with him while a tow truck came.
He sat down on his bed facing me, his long blonde hair in his eyes. He leaned in and kissed me, like it was nothing. I was surprised, but I kissed him back.
He was facing me, his long blonde hair in his eyes.He leaned in and kissed me, like it was nothing.I was surprised, but I kissed him back.
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The cop pulled over the woman for driving too fast.
The woman asked the cop to let her go with a warning.
The woman fled the vehicle on foot.
The cop ignored her request. He issued her a large ticket. The woman flipped off the cop when he wasn't looking.
The cop chased after her.He issued her a large ticket.The woman flipped off the cop when he wasn't looking.
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Lisa loved turkey.
She saw some new kind of turkey at the grocery store.
She couldn't find any at the grocery store.
She was curious as to what it was. Lisa saw it was herbed. When she tried it she loved it.
She was curious as to what it else was available.Lisa saw chicken herbed.When she tried it she loved it.
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Dan's daughter was having picture day at her school today.
However, Dan was not sure what to dress her in.
Dan put her in a pretty pink dress.
Dan decided he would let his daughter choose. Dan's daughter choose her favorite Peppa Pig pajamas. Dan regretted the decision to let his daughter choose her outfit.
Dan decided he would let his daughter choose her own hair bow.Dan's daughter chose her favorite green Peppa Pig bow.Dan didn't regret the decision to let his daughter choose her bow.
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I answered my phone when it rung.
It was the crazy lady calling from down the street.
It was the lottery people telling me I'd won.
I traced her phone number to her house. I went to visit her at her home. I strangled the crazy lady with her own phone cord.
I traced their phone number to their office.I went to visit them at their office.I hugged the lottery people with a thankful embrace.
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Tim liked to ride his bike.
But the chain came off as he was riding it.
The chain never came off when he was riding.
He had to tell his friend that he couldn't make it to his house. His older brother came driving by and saw Tim. He took Tim and his bike the rest of the way to the friends house.
He called to tell his friend that he was too tired to make it to his house.His older brother came driving by and saw Tim.He took Tim and his bike the rest of the way to the friends house.
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Ezra was working on his car in the garage.
He was trying to restore it into working condition.
He was trying to restore the rusty body work.
He worked on it all night and morning. Eventually, he was able to get it to start. He felt extremely proud and accomplished that day.
He worked on it all night and morning.Eventually, he was able to restore the body work.He felt extremely proud and accomplished a lot that day.
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Maryann loves bees.
She makes sure to leave flowers around her porch for them.
She has several beehives in her yard that she gets honey from.
If she sees a weak bee, she feeds it sugar water. Bees keep her yard beautiful. Maryann keeps the bees happy.
If she sees a weak bee, she feeds it sugar water.Bees keep her yard beautiful.Maryann keeps the bees happy.
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Jill really wanted to write a song for her boyfriend.
She compared lyrics from all her favorite bands.
She thought of an original lyrics.
She started to write down lyrics but it didn't seem right. After days and days of work her song was finished. Her boyfriend loved it so much!
She started to write down the lyrics but it didn't seem right.After days and days of work her song was finished.Her boyfriend loved it so much!
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Yvonne had her family over for Thanksgiving.
After, she had a lot of leftovers.
She made just enough for the meal.
Yvonne knew she wasn't going to eat them. She brought the leftovers to a homeless shelter. The people there were grateful for her good deed.
Yvonne was disappointed not to have leftovers to eat.She would have like to have brought some to a homeless shelter, too.The people would have been very grateful for her good deed.
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Tom lost his job.
He felt terrible because he had no money.
He was glad that he saved up his money.
He looked for a job online everyday. He decided to file for unemployment. Tom was happy when he got a fat unemployment check.
He went and looked for a job online everyday.He could not find a job, so he decided to file for unemployment.Tom was happy when he got a fat unemployment check.
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John's favorite meal when he was young was beanie weenie.
His mother cooked it for him at least twice a week.
His mother rarely cooked it for him.
John's wife didn't like beanie weenie and never cooked it. She went out of town and left their daughter to John's care. John cooked his daughter beanie weenie every night.
John's mother didn't like beanie weenie and never cooked it.She went out of town and left her daughter to John's care.John cooked her daughter beanie weenie every night.
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Allie needed glasses.
She had to get her eyes checked first.
She got her eyes checked and got the most fashionable pair she saw.
In the meantime she used her old ones. They were too small. Thankfully no one laughed about it.
She was glad she didn't have to use her old ones.They were too small.Thankfully everyone loved her new ones.
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My air conditioner was behaving weird.
I checked it out and saw that the filter was dirty.
It finally went completely out and I had to purchase a brand new air conditioner.
I went to the store and bought a new filter. I brought the filter home and installed it. My AC unit began to work normally again.
I went to the store and bought a new air conditioner.I brought the air conditioner home and installed it.My home began to feel great again.
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Yolanda wanted a new sweatshirt.
She begged her mom for one.
Her mom gave her money for one.
Her mom said no. Yolanda then went and bought it herself. It felt good to buy it with her own money.
Her mom said nothing trashy.Yolanda then went and bought a sophisticated sweatshirt for herself.It felt good to show it to her mom.
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A large storm blew through town.
The wind was so strong it uprooted a large maple tree.
The wind was so strong it broke off a sign.
The tree fell over on the bridge into town. The bridge collapsed from the tree. Later an engineer determined that it could not be repaired at all.
The sign fell over on the bridge into town.The bridge collapsed from the sign.Later an engineer determined that it could not be repaired at all.
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Tina bought some stock in a company yesterday.
She was hopeful it would go up.
She had done tons of research and knew that it was a good long term buy.
Yet unfortunately it crashed. Tina lost a lot of money. She was defeated.
Yet unfortunately it crashed anyway.Tina lost a lot of money.She was defeated.