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Bill was an older widower who owned a grocery store.
One day, Bill hired a beautiful young woman named Heidi.
He was dating a man.
Bill could not stop himself from asking Heidi out on a date. Heidi turned Bill down flat, so he fired her. Heidi won a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill for $20,000.
Bill could not stop himself from asking Hal out on a date.Hal turned Bill down flat, so he fired him.Hal won a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill for $20,000.
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Jerry wanted to go the amusement park but he didn't have enough money.
He asked his friend for money and he would agree if he was invited.
He asked his friend for money and he agreed, but did not want to come.
As a result, Jerry invited him and they went to the amusement park. They enjoyed the vast amount of rides and experienced many thrills. Jerry thanked his friend and invited him for future activities.
As a result, Jerry convinced him anyway and they went to the amusement park.They enjoyed the vast amount of rides and experienced many thrills.Jerry thanked his friend and invited him for future activities.
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The store had a promotion.
More customers showed up than normal.
No customers showed up after the promotion started.
The store extended the promotion. The number of customers returned to normal. The store stopped the promotion.
The store extended the promotion.The number of customers began to grow.The store stopped the promotion.
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A caveman clubbed a deer.
He carried the deer back to camp.
He left the deer where it was.
His clan was excited. The had a festival for the caveman. He had many night pleasures.
His clan was hungry.They had a few strong words for the caveman.He had many night being yelled at.
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Yesterday I went to the beach.
I laid outside all day long.
I put on sunscreen before I laid outside all day.
Unfortunately I never put on any sunscreen. As a result I got a terrible burn. When I got home i could not move.
Unfortunately I never put on any sunscreen on my ears.As a result I got a terrible burn.When I got home I could not touch them at all.
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Maryann didn't have any plans for the day.
She decided to spend all day watching netflix.
She decided to walk down to the beach.
She also played her 3ds. Maryann hasn't had a lazy day like this in a while. She cannot wait for the next one.
She also played frisbee.Maryann hasn't had a fun spontaneous day like this in a while.She cannot wait for the next one.
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When I lived up north, I loved springtime a lot.
I used to sing as the ice was melting.
I used to stay inside as the ice was melting.
I'd jump over puddles of water with ease and glee. But since I went south springtime has lost its charm. And I miss those times when everything felt alive again.
Outside, I'd have to jump over puddles of water with disgust.But since I went south springtime has shown its charm.And I don't miss those times when everything felt alive again.
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Kate and her family were at the park.
There was a blimp in the air with advertisements on it.
There was a plane in the air with advertisements on it.
Kate had never seen one in real life. She always thought blimps were a myth like unicorns. She took a photo with her disposable camera to capture the moment.
Kate had never seen one in real life.She always thought planes with advertisements were a myth like unicorns.She took a photo with her disposable camera to capture the moment.
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Dottie was thrilled to be showing her dog at the dog show.
It was the biggest dog show of the year.
But she was unable to get him groomed in time.
Dottie had been working with her dog for months. When it was time to show, the dog was perfectly groomed. The crowd clapped when they saw how beautiful he was.
Dottie had been working with her dog for months.When it was time to show, the dog still wasn't perfectly groomed.The crowd gasped when they saw how unkempt he was.
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Tina had a puppy named Sampson for the past ten years.
Sampson was the family's heart and soul.
Sampson was the family's heart and soul so it was sad he had passed away.
However recently Sampson had been getting sick. Tina had no clue what to do. When Tina woke up the next day, Sampson was dead.
Sampson was Tina's best friend.Tina had no clue what to do.Tina was so sad for a very long time.
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Andy loved street racing.
So he joined a local street racing group.
So watched a local street racing group for awhile then went home in the evening.
They gathered at 2AM and started racing. But they were quickly seen by the cops. Andy split up with them and made it home safely.
The racers usually gathered at 2AM and started racing.But they were quickly seen by the cops.They split up and made it home safely.
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The team was defeated.
They sat quietly in the locker room.
They all left the locker room as quickly as possible.
The coach addressed each player individually. He told them that they were pathetic. Five of the players quit the team.
The coach addressed each player individually at practice the next day.He told them that they were patheticFive of the players quit the team
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While walking down the street, Ramona found a wallet in the grass.
She opened it and found the ID of a man named Jack.
She opened it and found it was empty inside.
She searched the internet and messaged him about what she found. They ended up emailing a lot in the days before they could meet. When she returned the wallet, he asked her out and they fell in love!
She looked more thoroughly and found an ID, and she searched the internet and messaged the wallet's owner about what she found.They ended up emailing a lot in the days before they could meet.When she returned the wallet, he asked her out and they fell in love!
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Amy had a terrible headache.
After two days she went to the doctor.
After two days she went to the acupuncturist.
The doctor did a brain scan. He found out Amy had an aneurysm. The doctor was able to save her life.
The acupuncturist aligned her chakras.It turned out Amy had an aneurysm.A doctor would have been able to save her life.
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Jeff went to visit Lebowski's house.
At the house, Jeff met a pretty girl named Bunny.
At the house, Jeff met a pretty girl named Jenny.
Bunny asked Jeff to look at her toes. Bunny's toes had green nail polish on them. Jeff said goodbye to Bunny and went inside.
Jenny asked Jeff to look at her toes.Jenny's toes had green nail polish on them.Jeff said goodbye to Jenny and went inside.
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I went to the store today to buy some ice cream.
The store was all out of my favorite brand.
My favorite brand was on special offer.
I decided to try a new brand. The brand I got was not as good as my favorite. I really hope they have my favorite brand next time.
I decided to buy two to take advantage of the deal.Both of the flavors I got were great.I really hope they have my favorite brand on special again next time
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Karen rejected the supplemental coverage on her insurance.
She wondered, after all, how often someone was struck by a car.
She later called back and changed it so she had it.
Karen decided to text that question to her sister. She wasn't paying attention as she crossed the street. She crossed safely to the other side without incident.
Karen decided to text a question to her sister.She wasn't paying attention as she crossed the street.She almost got hit by a car before getting safely to the other side.
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Kate always hated her school photo.
This year she wanted her hair to be perfect.
This year she wanted a perfect dress and makeup.
She tried hairstyles in the mirror for hours. And it paid off. She finally had the perfect hairstyle for picture day.
She tried hairstyles in the mirror and online shopping for hours.And it paid off.She finally had the perfect hairstyle and dress for picture day.
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Stacy was starving.
She hadn't eaten all day.
She hadn't eaten in the morning and had to fast for the rest of the day.
She went to a restaurant that was famous for all-day breakfast. She ordered the chicken and waffles. She ate every last crumb!
She accompanied her friend to a restaurant that was famous for all-day breakfast.Her friend ordered the chicken and waffles.Her friend ate every last crumb and Stacy was so jealous!
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I was outside watching a flock of young sparrows.
Suddenly a sparrow hawk came down out of the sky!
Suddenly a mama sparrow came down out of the sky!.
The hawk dived through the center of the flock. The sparrows scattered frantically in every direction. The hawk did not catch any of the sparrows.
She dove down through the center of the flock.The sparrows waited patiently for her.The sparrow had food for her babies.
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Tanya was working on Mturk.
One day she luckily caught a twenty dollar job.
She found a job writing a short article but her work was rejected and not paid.
It was for writing a small article about Hooters. She was working on it when she realized that it was about to expire. Luckily, she finished in time and the hit paid really quickly after.
It was for writing a small article about Hooters.She was working on it when she realized that it was about to expire.She finished in time but the hit was rejected really quickly after.
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My neighbor has a very small chihuahua that stays in it's front yard.
He is only 3 pounds.
He is only 3 pounds but he is very sweet to everyone.
But he is very violent. He runs around the neighborhood and barks at everyone. Today he violently attacked a tire and wouldn't stop biting it.
He is never violent.He runs around the neighborhood and everyone pets him.Today he saw a flower and wouldn't stop sniffing it.
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I signed up for a big bike race last year.
I had been practicing for months before hand.
I had been practicing for months before i broke my leg, so I could no longer race.
I was very nervous the day before. I wasn't sure I'd be able to even finish the race. I got first place in the race.
For this year's race, I was healed up and signed up again, and I was very nervous the day before.I wasn't sure I'd be able to even finish the race.I got first place in the race.
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The Thompson kids found a stray puppy.
They took it home to show their mom, Lisa.
They took it home to hide their mom, Lisa.
Lisa helped the kids make Found posters and put them up. They contacted the local dog pound, in case someone contacted them. The puppy's owner was found, appreciative of the Thompsons' aid.
The kids hid the dog in the closet, made Found posters and put them up.They contacted the local dog pound, in case someone contacted them.The puppy's owner was found, appreciative of the Thompsons' aid.
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I bought some black compression socks today.
I went to the store looking for them this morning.
I went to the store looking for them this morning but will never help.
I put them on up to my knees when I got home. I hoped they would stop the swelling in my legs. They are helping a little, but not very much.
I put them on up to my knees when I got home.I hoped they would stop the swelling in my legs.They are helping a little, but not very much.
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The new fall line was gorgeous!
The fashion designer had been hard at work in the studio for months.
The fashion designer had been hard at work in the studio for months working on a polyester based line with bright colors.
The new line had a of of earth tones and leather. It was immediately popular with customers. Soon, everyone was wearing the new line.
The new line had beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows.It was immediately popular with customers.Soon, everyone was wearing the new line.
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Terrance caught the basketball.
He looked up at the clock.
He dribbled the ball off his foot and it went out of bounds.
There were only a few seconds left on the clock. He faked a pass then shot. Terrance scored the last bucket, winning the game.
There were only a few seconds left on the clock.Terrance's teammate faked a pass and then shot.Terrance's teammate scored the last bucket, winning the game.
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Dennis taped a trash bag over his broken window.
The trash bag blew off in the wind.
The trash bag held together air tight.
Rain got in through the broken window. The carpet grew mildew. Dennis had to replace the carpet.
Rain didn't get in through the broken window.The carpet didn't grow mildew.Dennis didn't have to replace the carpet.
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Jay wondered what her boyfriend had bought her for Christmas.
She loved reading and writing, but she hoped he hadn't gotten books.
She hoped he would buy her some books for Christmas.
She had read most of them and she would be disappointed. But when she saw his gift, she was very pleased. He had bought her a BLANK book to write her own stories!
She had read many of them but she could never have enough books.But when she saw his gift, she was very pleased.He had bought her a BLANK book to write her own stories!
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Olive was very happy that day.
She was hopping on the sidewalk with glee.
She was walking on the sidewalk as usual.
She took her keys out and threw them in the air. She caught them put she lost her balance. She fell on the floor and hurt her hip hard.
She took her keys out and threw them in the air.She caught them put she lost her balance.She fell on the floor and hurt her hip hard.
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Frank fell while running.
He put a bandage on his leg.
He was uninjured and continued his run.
But it bled through almost at once! His mom took him to the hospital. Frank ended up needing twenty-one stitches!
But his friend fell and started bleeding almost at once!His mom took him to the hospital.His friend ended up needing twenty-one stitches!
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Lucy wanted a new tv.
The problem was that she could not afford it.
The problem was that she could not afford it but will never feel pleased again.
Luckily her brother bought her a new one. She was very pleased. Lucy used it every day.
Luckily her brother bought her a used one.She was mostly pleased.Lucy used it every day.
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Loretta's first date with Charles was to the Del Amo Mall.
They saw a movie.
They went to dinner and ended up getting married.
That was twenty Years ago. Recently, over Facebook, Charles asked Loretta on another date. Loretta said no because she was scared Charles would rape her.
That was twenty years ago.Recently over Facebook, Charles asked Loretta to renew their vows.Loretta said yes, because she loved Charles.
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I needed to lose a few pounds for a upcoming marathon.
Keeping track of all my exercise helped me track my progress.
I failed to keep track of my exercise and lost progress.
I also adjusted my food intake to maximize weight loss. Working out daily with more cardio for longer sessions for stamina. I lost enough weight in time for the marathon.
I also lost track of my food intake to maximize weight loss.I was unable to work out daily with more cardio for longer sessions for stamina.I didn't lose enough weight in time for the marathon.
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Ava was sixteen and entering the Junior Miss Maine pageant.
She was nervous but hopeful.
She was so nervous she couldn't bring herself to step out on stage.
She aspired to be a model when she finished school. Ava was honored and thrilled to win the Junior Miss Maine crown! She almost cried as she accepted the honor.
She aspired to be a model when she finished school.Unfortunately the dream was crushed when she didn't go on stage.She almost cried as she felt so pathetic.
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Tracy and Macy used to be best friends.
But one day they had a huge fight.
They got married and became husband and wife.
They stopped talking for one year. They ran into each other at a Christmas party and started talking. Both Tracy and Macy now want to work on being friends again.
They got in a fight one day and stopped talking for one year.At a Christmas party they started talking.Both Tracy and Macy now want to work on their marriage.
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Amy wanted some flowers to decorate the entrance to her home.
She visited a boutique to find the perfect set.
She visited a boutique to find the perfect set but could not find any flowers.
When she arrived, she was surprised by how helpful the employees were. With their help she was able to find some flowers she was happy with. At home, she placed them in her doorway, happy with the result.
When she arrived, she was surpised by how helpful the employees were.With their help, she was able to find out there were no flowers she would be happy with.On the way home, she found some wildflowers and she placed them in her doorway, happy with the result.
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Elise wanted to redo her kitchen.
She selected the perfect kitchen chairs.
But she didn't have the money or resources to do so.
She assembled them when they were delivered. She stepped back to admire her selection. Elise smiled when she saw the changes in her kitchen.
She decided to DIY everything slowly.She built things herself when she could afford it.Elise smiled when she finished her kitchen for way less than paying someone.
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Peter wanted to be nice and kind to everyone he met.
One day he met someone that he didn't like as much.
One day he met someone that he liked very much.
Peter still wanted to be nice to him however. He struggled a little bit but finally was nice to him. Peter is now best friends with this person!
Peter wanted to be nice to him.He was nice to him.Peter is now best friends with this person!
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A man walked into an electronics repair shop a broken laptop.
He dropped the laptop on the counter and asked for an estimate.
He dropped the laptop on the floor and it broken into several pieces.
The clerk told him that he can't give an estimate that quickly. The man decided to come back later to get an estimate. The clerk worked on the laptop to see the problem in his absence.
The clerk told him that there is nothing he can do for the laptop.The man decided to ask for a manager.The clerk picked up the pieces of the laptop and tried to put them back together.
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During my recent visit, my dentist told me that I had no new cavities.
For the past year, I had been diligent in brushing my teeth.
For the past year, I had been obsessed in brushing my teeth.
I had also started a daily regimen of flossing twice a day. This all paid off. After this, I plan to also start using an oral rinse every day.
I had also started a daily regimen of flossing five times a day.This all paid off.After this, I plan to also start using an oral rinse every day.
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Last month I visited my family in Philadelphia.
I drove all the way up there from Florida.
I drove all the way there from five miles outside Philadelphia.
The ride was long, but the scenery on the way was awesome! When I got to Philadelphia, I told my family all about the trip there. They really enjoyed hearing about my trip.
The ride was short, but the scenery on the way was bland!When I got to Philadelphia, I told my family all about the trip there.They were really bored hearing about my trip.
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Last week I was going to my first class of the semester.
It was a biology class.
It was arithmetic class.
It was really early in the morning and I hate biology. While I was in class I fell asleep. The professor yelled at me and got very mad.
It was really early in the morning and I hate arithmetic .While I was in class I fell asleep.The professor yelled at me and got very mad.
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I asked a girl out a few months ago.
She said yes and I was extremely happy!
She said no and I was extremely sad.
We had a lot of fun times and ultimately decided on dating. Things were kinda rough for awhile but it sorted out. She ended up becoming my girlfriend and I'm extremely happy for it!
We would have had a lot of fun times if we had ultimately decided on dating.Things were kinda rough for awhile but it sorted out.She later ended up becoming my girlfriend and I'm extremely happy for it!
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Leah was in a car accident.
She broke her foot in several places.
She was not injured and felt very lucky.
She has been walking in a cast since the accident. Today she is getting her cast taken off. When the cast is removed, her foot looks very different than before.
Her passenger was injured and she has been walking in a cast since the accident.Today she is getting her cast taken off.When the cast is removed, her foot looks very different than before.
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Greg was running for the title of president of his senior class.
Greg and his friends made signs to put up all over the school.
Greg and his friends posted all over social media about his running for president.
Unfortunately, Greg's opponent took down all the posters. He found them all in the trash the next day. As a result, his opponent was removed from the race and Greg won.
Unfortunately, Greg's opponent spammed all of his posts.He found them all in them deleted the next day, he told the principal what he had done.As a result, his opponent was removed from the race and Greg won.
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Kate's sister wanted them to have matching butterfly robes.
But the butterfly robes were sold out.
The butterfly robes were available at the store.
Kate didn't want the frog one they had in stock. But her sister wanted her to have one. So Kate went ahead and bought the ugly frog robe.
Kate didn't want the frog one they had in stock.But her sister wanted her to have one.So Kate went ahead and bought the ugly frog robe.
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Wallace peeled a carrot.
He put the carrot on the cutting board.
He went to chop the carrot but missed and chopped off his finger instead.
He accidentally knocked the carrot to the floor. He threw that carrot away. Wallace peeled a new carrot.
He accidentally knocked the finger to the floor.He put it in some ice.Wallace rushed to the hospital.
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Max started dating Sarah.
They both worked in the same office.
They worked across town from each other .
Their colleagues were happy for them but had an issue. Max and Sarah were always kissing on each other. The office had to make a new PDA rule for the office to settle it.
Their colleagues were happy for them but had an issue.Max and Sarah were always kissing on each other in the parking lot when Max picked Sarah up after work.The office had to make a new PDA rule for the office to settle it.
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Jessica wanted to join the swim team.
She did very well in the tryouts.
She had never swam a lap in her life.
She was happy when the coach told her she was on the team. Jessica competed in her first trial just two days later. She took first place and quickly became the favored one on the team.
She was happy when the coach told her she was going to learn.Jessica competed in her first trial just two days later.She took to the lessons and quickly became the favored one among the students.
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Amy was in class watching video's on YouTube.
The teacher called on her to answer a question.
She was paying attention to her teacher and the video.
Amy was confused since she hadn't been paying attention. Amy gave the first answer that came to mind. The whole class laughed at Amy since it was the wrong answer.
The teacher called on her to answer a question.Amy gave the first answer that came to mind.The whole class laughed at Amy since it was the wrong answer.
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Wendy was hungry.
She decided to order a pizza.
She decided to go out to a french bistro in town.
She called the restaurant for a delivery. The pizza delivery man came by with her pizza. Wendy was excited and ate half the pizza.
They were closed so she went back home and ordered a pizza instead.The pizza delivery man came by with her pizza.Wendy was excited and ate half the pizza.
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Sidney was a great cook.
Cajun food was her favorite thing to cook.
Cajun food was the only thing she refused to cook.
She made a big pot of gumbo. She fed it to her kids and husband and they all loved it. Sidney decided to try jambalaya next.
She made a big pot of stew.She fed it to her kids and husband and they all loved it.Sidney decided to try spagetti next.
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Winslow was so excited to celebrate his birthday.
He had already seen three friends and no one told him happy birthday.
He was glad that everyone told him happy birthday as he passed them.
Winslow was starting to feel very bummed out. With his head down he headed back to his home. He opened the door to a loud surprise, it was a party, no one forgot.
Winslow was starting to feel very appreciated.With his head up he headed back to his home.He opened the door to a loud surprise, it was a party, everyone was there.
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Vander desperately wanted something sweet to eat.
He searched his pantry, but could find nothing.
He searched his pantry and found bags and bags of candy.
Frustrated, his left his apartment. He walked 10 minutes to the local convenience store. There, he bought as much candy as he could carry home.
Happy, he left his apartment.He walked 10 minutes to the local convenience store.There, he bought as much chips and pop as he could carry home.
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Tina went to the park with her friends.
They had heard on the weather channel that it might rain.
They had heard on the weather channel that it was going to be clear all day.
She and her friends didn't care. It started to rain really hard. Tina and her friends regretted going to the park that day.
She and her friends were happy about the weather.Unfortunately, it started to rain really hard.Tina and her friends regretted going to the park that day.
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All the kids went to the pool.
They were having fun splashing around.
They were having fun outside of the pool running.
But then the one kid went to get out. But his swimsuit started to fall down. He got so embarrassed and teased by his friends.
But then the one kid slipped on the cement.His swimsuit started to fall down.He got so embarrassed and teased by his friends.
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Beatriz went into the desert isle.
Although she had diabetes, she grabbed several pastries.
She loved oatmeal cream pies.
She began to munch on them. Afterwards, her stomach started to hurt her. I gave her a bowl to vomit in.
She began to munch on them.Afterwards, her stomach started to hurt her.I gave her a bowl to vomit in.
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Charles intended to run for mayor in his city.
His rival Ron was a bitter rival.
His rival Bob was a bitter rival.
Ron used dirty tactics to try to discredit Charles during the election. Charles was tempted to use similar strategies, but resisted. In the end, Charles won the election and became mayor.
Bob used dirty tactics to try to discredit Charles during the election.Charles was tempted to use similar strategies, but resisted.In the end, Charles won the election and became mayor.
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The couple went on a walk in the park.
It started to rain.
They saw a large cat following them.
The man gave the woman his coat. The man got really wet. The woman gave the man a big kiss for keeping her dry.
The man gave the cat a fright.The cat got really mad.The woman gave the man a big kiss for keeping the cat away.
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Lee was driving by himself all the way to Florida.
His only map was on his cell phone.
Lee didn't need any maps because he's driven this route many times before.
He left his phone on the back of a toilet somewhere in Texas. He had no way of communicating or finding his way. After 30 hours he found himself in West Virginia.
He left his phone on the back of a toilet somewhere in Texas.He had no way of communicating or finding his phone.After 30 hours he found himself in Florida, with no phone.
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Harry was presenting his research at a symposium.
Researchers in the field kept asking him a myriad of questions.
No one really cared and he didnt get questions.
It was very mentally taxing. Apparently his PI had told his friends about Harry's work. That's why he was getting questioned all day.
It was discouraging for Henry.Apparently his PI hadn't told anyone about Harry's work.That's why he didn't get any questions.
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Scott introduced himself to a local man.
The man asked him what his job was and why he introduced himself.
The man asked him what his job was.
Scott answered that he was just being friendly. Scott then proceeded to talk to the man more and more. They became good friends after all of that.
Scott answered that he was a businessman.Scott then proceeded to talk to the man more and more.They became good friends after all of that.
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When I first saw Presto's picture, I knew he needed to be my dog.
On his first day home, however, he proved to be quite the challenge.
On his first day home, however, he proved to be a quiet dog.
He attacked our neighbors dogs, and howled through the night. After years of frustration, I committed myself to helping him. One year and hours and hours of training later, we're both happier!
He avoided our neighbor's dogs, and slept through the night.After years of bliss, I committed myself to keeping him.One year and hours and hours of play later, we're both happier!
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Mary's husband told her he was leaving her.
Distraught, she clubbed him over the head with a frozen leg of lamb.
She was thrilled because she'd been asking for a divorce.
The police determined he'd been killed by a blunt object. They couldn't find the murder weapon. Mary served them roasted lamb while they discussed it.
The lawyer determined she'd been harmed by her husband.They found the husband at fault.Mary served them roasted lamb while they discussed it.
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We headed down to Maryland for a golf trip.
We were excited to hit the links.
It was a perfect midsummer day for golf.
But two days in it started to snow. It was so much snow it shut down the state. So we just stayed in and played cards.
But two days in it started to rain.It was so much rain it shut down the state.So we just stayed in and played cards.
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Mario had to public speak.
He was not gifted and was nervous.
He forgot to practice but it didnt matter, it was fine.
So he decided to practice everyday. He thought he was ready. But he choked during the speech.
He knew it would be okay.However, the crowd was much bigger than he anticipated.He choked during the speech.
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Hannah got pregnant at 15.
She started sneaking out to see boys and grown men.
She began avoiding all boys and grown men.
Her parents tried to stop her to no avail. She had another baby every year. She eventually had five children by the time she was 22.
Her parents tried to support her in healthy relationships.She never had another baby again.She was still single and had one child still by the time she was 22.
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Ben and Stan were playing baseball in their backyard.
Stan aggressively hit the ball when it was thrown at him.
Stan caught the ball cleanly when it was thrown at him.
The ball flew into the neighbor's window. Ben and Stan tried to run away. However, they were caught when their neighbor came over.
He then threw it back and it accidentally flew into the neighbor's window.Ben and Stan tried to run away.However, they were caught when their neighbor came over.
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A teacher asked her class what their favorite animal was.
The class wrote down their choice on a piece of paper.
The class wrote down the choice on a white board.
One student collected all of the votes. The teacher counted them all in private. She announced that the most favorite animal was the monkey.
One student counted all of the written votes.The teacher also counted them quietly.The student announced that the most favorite animal was the monkey.
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The College junior was coming home for the summer.
She had not looked for an internship or job during the semester.
She had not looked for an internship or job during the semester but will never look forward to anything.
She looked forward to spending the summer playing at water sports. Her parents unhappily discussed the situation with a neighbor. The neighbor forced her husband to employ the student for the summer.
She didn't look forward to spending the summer playing at water sports.Her parents unhappily discussed the situation with a neighbor.The neighbor forced her husband to employ the student for the summer.
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Candice wanted to plant a garden but, wasn't sure where to begin.
Her neighbor came over and offered to bring her to the garden store.
Her neighbor came over to her houseand brought her all the essentials she needed to start her garden.
Candice and her neighbor picked out tomato plants, pots and soil. Candice returned home and planted her tomato plants. Within weeks Candice had her tomatoes and was extremely happy.
Candice and her neighbor planted the tomato plants, using pots and soil.Candice then thanked her neighbor for bringing her tomato plants.Within weeks Candice had her tomatoes and was extremely happy.
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Kathy had stayed up too late recently.
Her mom ended up grounding her as a result.
But her mom understand and didn't ground her.
Kathy hated all of the rules. She decided to go on a hunger strike. It didn't last long because she got too hungry.
Kathy hated all rules.She decided to go on a hunger strike.It didn't last long because her mom didn't react.
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I went jogging this morning.
While I was out jogging I saw a friend of mine.
While I was jogging a strange man began to follow me.
He was driving on his way to work. I waved, but he didn't see me. I can't wait to tell him about this!
He was driving slowly.I ignored him, but he kept following.I couldn't wait to run faster to the police station.
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Sally bought a new bottle of nail polish for her manicure.
As she was testing it out, she accidentally knocked it over.
She did not paint her nails often but fell in love with this red polish.
The bottle spilled on her white carpet. She tried to get it up but it stained. Now Sally has a pink spot on her floor.
The bottle didn't spill on her white carpet.She got up and it didn't stain.Now Sally has no pink spot on her floor.
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Hillary's husband was the President of the United States.
After his term ended, she decided she wanted to get into politics.
After his term ended, she decided she was done with politics.
She was elected as a senator. She took her role as a senator very seriously and did great. Now, Hillary is running for President herself.
She had no intention of being a senator.She takes her role as a former first lady very seriously and does great.Now Hillary is running for exercise along with the former President.
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Lila was getting married in two months.
Everything was set except for one important thing.
All the details of her wedding is set.
She couldn't decide who her maid of honor was going to be. She had two best friends and didn't want to hurt either of them. She decided to make both of them maid of honor so everyone could win.
She had decided who her maid of honor was going to be.She had two best friends and didn't want to hurt either of them.She decided to make both of them maid of honor so everyone could win.
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Meg really wanted to get married.
She met a man named Will and they soon got engaged.
She met a man named Will but he wouldn't propose to her.
Meg and Will had a beautiful wedding. A few months later, Meg got pregnant. She gave birth to their son, Billy.
Meg and Will had a beautiful relationship.A few months later, Meg got pregnant.She gave birth to their son, Billy, but they never got married.
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I once wrote a story for my friend.
It mentioned how much dog hair was in my house.
It mentioned how many bird feathers were in my house.
As I went to do something else, I looked down and realized the truth. The dog hair was really, really bad. My vacuum is now really full.
As I went to do something else, I looked down and realized the truth.The bird feathers were really, really bad.My vacuum is now really full.
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I needed new internet for my house.
The current internet was very slow.
The current internet was extremely fast and cheap.
I called up the cable company. Everything they offered was too expensive. Finally, I decided to just use the internet at the library.
But it was being discontinued, so I called up the cable company.Everything they offered was too expensive.Finally, I decided to just use the internet at the library.
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Sally was feeling lonely.
She had moved away from home and was missing her friends.
She had moved away from home, but she never had friends anyways.
She heard a soft knock on the door. She opened the front door and saw all her friends standing there! She was so excited she cried!
She heard a soft knock on the door.She opened the front door and saw all her sisters standing there!She was so excited she cried!
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Bill was sick for three days in a row.
He wasn't able to attend classes.
He attended all of his classes.
He missed an important exam. When he returned to school the instructor allowed him to catch up. Bill was very grateful to the instructor.
He didn't want to miss an important exam.When he returned to school the instructor gave him another week to catch up since he was sick.Bill was very grateful to the instructor.
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Bill was not a well-liked person.
He was rude and mean and hateful.
Nobody seemed to understand him no matter how hard he tried to make friends.
He died and no one came to his funeral. Bill's family understood. They thought Bill was a jerk, too.
He died and no one came to his funeral.Even his family didn't come.They thought Bill was a jerk, too.
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Bill and Jill went to the zoo to see the big cats.
Jill looked in the tiger pen but didn't see it.
Jill looked in the lion cage but didn't see it.
Bill stood behind Jill and made loud tiger noises. The noises startled Jill greatly. She punched Bill on the shoulder for being so cruel.
Bill stood behind Jill and made loud lion noises.The noises startled Jill greatly.She punched Bill on the shoulder for being so cruel.
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Jim just got fired from work.
He is coming home from work.
He was going to the bar.
His car begin to sputter. He pulled over to take a look. His car engine is blown up!
His car began to sputter.He pulled over to take a look.His car engine was blown up!
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Bryans workplace banned smoking on the premises.
Bryan really wanted to smoke.
Bryan didn't smoke.
Bryan would have to cross the street to smoke. Bryan decided to finally quit smoking because of the ban. Bryan was no fun to be around for the first few weeks.
But after a stressful month, he started smoking which meant Bryan would have to cross the street to smoke.Bryan decided to quit smoking after his short period of doing it, because of the ban.Bryan was no fun to be around for the first few weeks.
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Kelley had to make a speech.
She was so nervous.
She was so happy and composed.
She got up on stage and ended up messing up. Kelley was so embarrassed. She wanted to hide herself.
She got up on stage and nailed it.Kelly was so proud.She wanted to pat herself on the back.
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Jane was at the club.
A guy grabbed her butt.
A guy passed by.
Jane's boyfriend saw it. He confronted the drunk guy over it. They got into a fight until they were both kicked out.
Jane's boyfriend saw him.He jealously confronted the drunk guy over it.They got into a fight until they were both kicked out.
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I made a sandwich today for lunch.
I put turkey and cheese on it.
I put lots of mayonnaise on my sandwich.
Unfortunately, I ran all out of mayo. Even though I didn't have mayo, the sandwich was still tasty. Tonight I'll have to go buy some mayo.
Unfortunately, I ran all out of cheese.Even though I didn't have cheese, the sandwich was still tasty.Tonight I'll have to go buy some cheese.
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Levi spilled coffee on his shorts.
He took off his shorts.
He used a napkin to dry them.
He put his shorts in the sink. He washed the shorts by hand. The coffee was removed from the pants.
He put napkin in the trash.He later washed the shorts by hand.The coffee was removed from the pants.
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Wanda's husband died on their daughter's first birthday.
Every day was a struggle to make sure her child was provided for.
He haunted them for years and Wanda never remarried.
Wanda met a widower one day while dropping off her child at daycare. They married, 5 years after her first husband's death. Wanda now feels that even tragedies in life happen for a reason.
Wanda met a widower one day while dropping her grandchild off at daycare.They became friends years after her husbands death.Wanda know tragedies in life must happen, but now she is happy she has a friend.
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It had always been Jeff's dream to open up an ice cream parlor.
Business was slow at first.
Business was doing the best in the beginning.
After advertising at the beach, customers began to roll in. These days Jeff gets to travel around the world. He owns a popular ice cream chain with bases in 15 countries.
After a weird advertisement at the beach, customers began to go to the ice cream parlor down the street.These days Jeff travels less around the world.He wishes he can own a popular ice cream chain with bases many countries.
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The woman talked to her cat.
The cat stared at the woman.
The cat stared at the woman but will never meow in her presence.
After a little while the cat meowed. The woman thought the cat was answering her. She started talking with the cat all the time.
After a little while the woman gave up.The woman realized the cat wouldn't answer her.She never talked to her cat again.
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Joe was trying to sneak into a music concert for free.
He wore a nice shirt and carried a clipboard.
He wore a security uniform.
Joe pretended to read from the clipboard and walked past security. When he was inside he changed out of his clothes. Joe was amazed that he was able to get away with it.
Joe pretended to scold concert-goers for not having passes and walked past security.When he was inside he changed out of his clothes.Joe was amazed that he was able to get away with it.
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Donald is a very successful man.
His friends are very concerned by the color of his skin.
His friends are glad to see him win Emmys and Grammys without being judged for being black.
They think he is tanning much too often. Donald is almost an orange like color. His friends try to convince Donald not to Tan anymore.
They think he is doing great in life.Donald is almost as big a movie star as Will Smith now.His friends try to convince Donald to audition for more challenging roles.
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Denis was helping calm his daughter's nerve.
She doesn't like going to the doctor.
She doesn't like going to the candy store.
Denis promised his daughter that she was the bravest kid. When she came out, she had a triumphant grin. She didn't cry once.
Denis promised his daughter that she was the bravest kid.When she came out, she had a triumphant grin.There is a clown statue that stands at the door, but she didn't cry once.
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Janet ran out of money after paying her bills.
However, her kids were starving since they ate no food.
Thankfully, there was plenty of food in the fridge and she had no other financial commitments coming up.
Janet went to the local convenience store to steal food. The police officer ended up arresting her for theft. In addition, Janet's boss fired her from work.
Janet went to the local convenience store and stole some booze.A police officer ended up arresting her for theft.In addition, Janet's boss fired her from work.
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Tony was playing outside with his friends.
They discovered a large bee's nest.
They discovered a birds nest in a tree.
Tony poked it with a stick. As the bees swarmed out, many stung Tony. Tony discovered he is allergic to bees.
Tony poked it with a stick.As the birds flew out many pooped on Tony.Tony discovered he is allergic to bird poop.
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Courtney sat in class with her classmates staring at the clock.
It was almost snack time.
It was almost time to go home.
Courtney waited and waited. When the bell rang she sprang to the front of the room. Because she was so quick she was the first in line for food.
Courtney waited and waited.When the bell rang she sprang to the front of the room.Because she was so quick she was the first out of the school campus.
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I always had a curiosity towards science and how it works.
So I went to my professor the other day and asked.
I was too shy to go to my professor and ask though.
I wanted to know about all there is to know about Science. He basically gave me some basics and told me to research myself. I went home and did just that, never regretting asking one bit.
I still wanted to know about all there is to know about Science.I basically just bought some basic textbooks so I could do the research myself.I went home and did just that, without asking anyone about it.