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I was walking to my house.
I suddenly spotted some cash on the ground.
It was dark and I couldnt see anything.
I picked it up. I decided to keep it. I felt bad about keeping it so I turned it into the police.
I tripped over a bag of cash on the ground.I decided to keep it.I felt bad about keeping it so I turned it into the police.
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Jackie was running for local office.
Her competitor was the CEO of a major company.
Her competitor was perfect and unblemished.
Jackie researched him and found out a lot of bad things he did. She decided to expose them to the public. Her competitor lost to her drastically because of this.
Jackie researched him and found out good things he did.She decided to not debate him in public.Her competitor won against her drastically.
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Lucy was visiting a friend named Mary.
She had been there for hours and was now hungry.
She had been there for hours then she went home.
Lucy sat down to dinner with Mary and her family. They were served beans and cornbread. Mary, suffered through the dinner and asked to go home.
Lucy sat down to dinner with her family.They were served beans and cornbread.Lucy, suffered through the dinner and asked to go back to Mary's..
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Ally was so excited to be able to see the pandas at the zoo.
The area around their enclosure was packed.
There were so many people there to see the pandas, Ally decided to try again another time.
But the pandas were asleep so people moved on. But Ally waited and waited. She had a great view when they finally started playing.
She went to the elephant exhibit instead.There was a zookeeper feeding the elephants.Ally got startled when one of the elephants made noise with its trunk.
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Bob wanted to move to Texas from Iowa.
He decided to quit his job and pack his bags.
He got a good job and moved there.
When he got to Texas, he didn't realize that the job market was down. He struggled for nine months to find a job. Then, he gave up and went back to Iowa.
When he got to Texas, he didn't realize that the job was so boring.He struggled for nine months to find a new job.Then, he gave up and went back to Iowa.
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Jill wanted to get in shape.
It had been Years since she had gone on a run.
She decided to join a gym and only lift weights.
She started running in her neighborhood. She got tired after 2 blocks. Afterwards, she walked back home to rest.
She also started running in her neighborhood.She got tired after 2 blocks.Afterwards, she walked back home to rest.
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My friend Chris played drums for a local rock band.
Chris did not have a say in things when it came to writing songs.
Chris wrote all the songs for the band.
He was told exactly what to play for each new song created. This made him upset and he voiced his complaint to the band. The band wouldn't budge on the issue and he left the project.
He was told exactly what to play for each new song he created.This made him upset and he voiced his complaint to the band.The band wouldn't budge on the issue and he left the project.
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Sam saw cockroaches in his apartment.
So he called an exterminator.
So Sam decided to buy cockroach repellent at the store.
Sam returned to his apartment after the exterminator finished. There were no more cockroaches. Sam was happy with the service that the exterminator provided.
Sam returned to his apartment and used the repellant.There were no more cockroaches.Sam was happy with the results that the repellent provided.
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Jill had recently graduated from college.
She wanted to get a job in the medical industry.
She then became a nurse.
She applied to hundreds of different hospitals. She got denied because they required a graduate degree. Jill eventually went back to school to try and get her masters.
She wanted to get a better job in the medical industry.She got denied because they required a graduate degree.Jill eventually went back to school to try and get her masters.
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Jim had gone everywhere around the world in his sailboat.
He wanted to try an inland river cruise.
He wouldn't part with his sailboat for anything.
Selling his sailboat, he got money for a houseboat. The second he put it in the water it sank. Jim left the water for good after that.
One day though, he had to sell his sailboat in order to get the got money for a houseboat.The second he put it in the water it sank.Jim left the water for good after that.
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Tyler went to the school nurse, complaining that he was itchy.
The school nurse diagnosed him with hives.
The school nurse diagnosed him with chicken pox.
That night, Tyler's parents reviewed all the food he had eaten. Tyler told them he ate a peanut butter cracker. They gave him some Benadryl, and told him not to eat peanut butter.
That night, Tyler's parents reviewed all the people he's been around.Tyler told them he's been around too many people.They gave him some Benadryl, and told him to avoid contact with everyone for awhile.
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Ben hated running.
He could never understand why people ran marathons.
He decided to never run another marathon.
Ben met a girl that loved to run. She made Ben promise to run in a marathon together. Today, Ben is running in his very first marathon.
Ben met a girl that loved to bike.She made Ben promise to do the Tour de France together.Today, Ben is cycling in his very first Tour de France.
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Eric was eating out at a restaurant.
His service was poor.
His service was excellent.
His food came out cold. He went home and gave it a bad review online. It wound up hurting the business.
His food came out cold though, despite the good serviceHe went home and gave it a bad review online.It wound up hurting the business.
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Tom was texting his friend Adam.
Adam sent Tom a message late at night.
Tom sent Adam a message late at night.
Tom replied, but Adam did not respond. Adam had fallen asleep. Adam texted Tom in the morning.
Tom replied, but Adam said he was tired and would reply in the morning.Adam went to sleepAdam texted Tom in the morning.
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Tina went to the beach to get a suntan.
She spread out her towel and lay in the sun.
She spread out her towel and lay in the sun under an umbrella.
But after a few minutes, she dozed off. Tina woke up hours later to see that she'd burned terribly. She was very angry at herself for falling asleep!
But after a few minutes, she dozed off.Tina woke up hours later to see that it started raining.She was very angry at herself for falling asleep!
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Kayla was desperate to get her mom a super birthday present.
She knew her mom was hard to shop for and very picky.
She knew her mom wanted a all expense paid trip instead.
Kayla searched all the stores she could think of, and went online. Finally she decided to give her mom a picture of the two of them. Kayla's mom loved the gift and put it in her office.
Kayla searched all the stores she could think of, and went online.Finally she decided to give her mom a trip to MaldivesKayla's mom loved the gift and excited for the trip.
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Molly and Beth were excited to go to the county fair together!
At the fair, they rode the carousel and the ferris wheel.
At the fair, they rode the carousel and the ferris wheel, and skipped the games.
Molly's mother bought pink cotton candy for them to share. Beth won a goldfish and Molly won a stuffed bear. It was a fun-filled day that the two girls would remember.
Molly's mother bought pink cotton candy for them to share.Beth bought a goldfish and Molly bought a stuffed bear.It was a fun-filled day that the two girls would remember.
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Jack closed a door on Dominic.
Dominic waited, then snuck up on Jack.
The door locked and Dominic couldn't get inside.
Dominic jumped out of the corner and terrified him. That caused Jack to tackle Dominic and tickle him until he cried. Brotherly love is a funny thing!
Dominic jumped up and down fake screaming and terrified him.That caused Jack to unlock the door and afterwards Dominic tickled Jack until he cried.Brotherly love is a funny thing!
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Jeff was lonely.
Jeff went to the pet store.
Jeff went to the pet store to buy a cat.
Jeff bought a dog. Jeff named the dog Henry. Jeff no longer felt lonely.
Jeff bought a cat.Jeff named the cat Henry.Jeff no longer felt lonely.
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Jay was shopping with his mom.
He quickly spotted the school supply aisle.
He quickly spotted the cookie aisle.
Halfway down the aisle, Jay say a 64 pack of crayons. He asked his mother vehemently for them. She finally caved in and bought Jay the crayons.
Halfway down the aisle, Jay saw a carton of cookies.He asked his mother vehemently for them.She finally caved in and bought Jay the cookies.
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Me and my family went on a hike in the woods.
Along the way we stopped at a beautiful river.
I wandered off and got lost.
We saw a fish jump in the rushing water. Further in the hike, we saw birds and a deer. We were all sweating bad when we arrived at the end of the trail.
I saw a fish jump in the rushing water.Further in the hike, I saw birds and a deer.I was sweating bad when I found my family at the end of the trail.
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Kim needed directions to a store.
She decided to use the directions on her phone.
She decided to use the directions her brother offered.
The final direction was to turn into a driveway. When Kim turned it was a dead end. The phone had given her horribly wrong directions.
The final direction was to turn into a side of the road.When Kim turned it was a dead end.Her brother had given her horribly wrong directions.
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Cassie was at summer camp.
She liked it a lot, but there was one mean girl.
She liked it a lot because everyone got along.
The girl and her could not stop arguing. Finally, the counselors made them talk about it. Luckily they were able to come to an agreement.
The girls could not stop talking.Finally, the counselors tried to make them separate.Luckily they were able to come to an agreement.
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Joe went on a hike in the mountains to view the scenery.
After two hours of hiking he was high in the mountain.
After two hours of hiking he discovered the scenic route was closed.
The weather was so overcast that he did not get a very good view. He decided to take a picture of the scene anyway. After taking the photo, he began to hike his way back.
The weather was so overcast that he did not get a very good view anyways.He decided to take a picture of the scene anyway, though he wasn't in the best place.After taking the photo, he began to hike his way back.
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Lindsey loved reading fantasy novels.
She started writing a fantasy story in middle school.
She started writing a fantasy story in college.
She slowly edited it and worked on it for years. She finally finished at the end of high school. She hopes to be a popular fantasy author.
She slowly edited it and worked on it for years.She finally finished at the end of college.She hopes to be a popular fantasy author.
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Gina had a wound on her hip.
It had been a long, and deep gash.
It had been a small scrape.
She kept it bandaged for 2 weeks. She decided to look at it in the mirror again. The wound had healed, but there was now a long scar.
She kept it bandaged for 2 weeks.She decided to look at it in the mirror again.The wound had healed, but there was now a long scar.
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I really need a new toaster.
The toast keeps getting jammed in mine.
I went to the store and purchased a toaster oven to prevent jamming issues.
Today, that jamming problem burned my toast! It filled my whole kitchen with smoke. And, it set off the fire alarm.
Today, it jammed anyway and burned my toast!It filled my whole kitchen with smoke.And, it set off the fire alarm.
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I love to swim.
My wife does not like the beach, though.
My wife loves the beach.
We compromised by going to lakes. In 2010 we swam at Lake Cochituate in Natick. I enjoyed swimming in the still waters.
So, we always go to the lakes.In 2010 we swam at Lake Cochituate in Natick.We both enjoy swimming in the still waters.
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The local marching band worked hard preparing for competition.
On the day of the competition the students received bad news.
On the day of the competition the students were told the competition was cancelled.
Their band director had died quite unexpectedly the night before. After much deliberation the students decided to perform anyway. It was a very emotional experience for everyone involved.
Their band director had died quite unexpectedly the night before.After much deliberation the students decided to perform in his honor.It was a very emotional experience for everyone involved.
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Deakins was installing a playground at an elementary school.
He was told to use wood chips instead of rubber or sand for the floor.
He was told to use sand for the floor.
He did not have any wood chips in stock. He had to order them from out-of-town. The children went an extra two weeks without a playground due to this.
He did not have any sand in stock.He had to order them from out-of-town.The children went an extra two weeks without a playground due to this.
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Emily beamed as she put on her pink skirt.
She'd practiced for weeks to get the dance right.
She hadn't practiced for weeks to get the dance right.
She ignored the butterflies in her stomach as she got on stage. The months of practice had paid off and she danced flawlessly. She brought honor to her family's emblem on her skirt.
She ignored the butterflies in her stomach as she got on stage.The lack of practice had hurt her and she danced horribly.She brought shame to her family's emblem on her skirt.
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Ila asked some friends to play soccer with her.
They all met at the field in the park.
They were all busy swimming at the park though.
Then they set up their goal posts. Soon they were kicking, running, and laughing. Ila and her friends had a fantastic time playing soccer together!
Instead they all met at the lake in the park.Soon they were kicking, splashing, and laughing.Ila and her friends had a fantastic time swimming together!
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I went to the dirt bike track one day.
I bought a trailer and a four wheeler.
I saw a lot of trailers and four wheelers.
I unloaded the four wheeler and put on my helmet. I rode through the track and had fun. I went back to the trailer and went back home.
I decided to unloaded the four wheeler and put on my helmet.I rode through the track and had fun.I went back to the trailer and went back home.
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Iva was pregnant and had a craving for sweets.
She drove to the local ice cream shop.
She had her husband drive to the local ice cream shop for her.
She decided on a caramel sundae, which she quickly ordered. It looked so delicious when it was served up for her. Iva ate the sundae right there at the counter!
Her husband decided on a caramel sundae, which she quickly ate.It looked so delicious when he brought it home.Iva ate the sundae right there in bed!
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I was walking to the christmas parade when I was twelve.
My friend and I had just about made it, one final street to cross.
My friend and I had just about made it, one final park to cross.
All of a sudden a VW beetle comes out of nowhere and hits me. I roll up on the windshield then roll back off onto my feet. Fractured ankle and concussion, I still went to the Christmas parade.
All of a sudden a bike comes out of nowhere and hits me.I roll up into a ball in pain then get back onto my feet.Fractured ankle and concussion, I still went to the Christmas parade.
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Jane wanted to have a water gun fight.
She saved up all her money for a squirt gun.
She saved up all her money for a real gun.
She went to the toy store and bought the best squirt gun they had. Jane then had a big water battle with her siblings. She won the battle!
She went to the gun store and bought the best gun they had.Jane then had a big water battle with her siblings.She won the battle!
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Yesterday I went to the state park to go kayaking.
My friends and I decided to participate in a race.
My friends and I decided to participate in basketball instead.
We raced as fast as we could around the rock. Finally I ended up winning. I was thrilled.
We raced as fast as we could around the court.Finally I ended up winning.I was thrilled.
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The local zoo decided to add an elephant exhibit.
They talked with other zoos in neighboring states.
They talked with other zoos and decided that tigers would be a better fit.
Those zoos decided to donate two of their elephants. When the local zoo received the elephants, one of them died. It was determined that the new exhibit should be shut down.
Those zoos decided to donate two of their tigers.When the local zoo received the tigers, one of them died.It was determined that the new exhibit should be shut down.
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Tina wanted to watch a movie on the DVD player.
Her brother Cam wanted to watch a baseball game.
Her brother Cam wanted to watch it with her.
They fought roughly for control of the TV remote. Their grappling caused them to accidentally knock over the television. Neither of them got what they wanted, since that TV was now broken.
They both accidentally grabbed the remote at the same time to turn on the movie.Their grappling caused them to accidentally knock over the television.Neither of them got what they wanted, since that TV was now broken.
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Mandy wanted to learn how to make candy.
Mandy looked for a recipe for making candy on the internet.
She never used recipes.
After locating the recipe, Mandy gathered the ingredients to start. Mandy decided to make several different colored lollipops. Mandy was happy that she learned how to make lollipops.
After locating the online guide, Mandy gathered the ingredients to start.Mandy decided to make several different colored lollipops.Mandy was happy that she learned how to make lollipops.
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I thought I had a right to own a gun.
Recently I was pulled over for a routine traffic stop.
Recently I was watching Cops on television.
The police found my gun and gave me a ticket. I researched a citizen's right to own a gun. I learned I can own a gun but I need a permit for it.
The police found someone's gun and gave them a ticket.I researched a citizen's right to own a gun.I learned I can own a gun but I need a permit for it.
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John was turning 25 today.
He got a large package in the mail.
He got a small package in the mail.
It was a present from his parents. His parents sent him a brand new computer! John called his parents and thanked them.
It was a present from his parents.His parents sent him a brand new watch!John called his parents and thanked them.
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Cleo refused to brush his teeth at night.
His mother warmed him that he would eventually have cavities.
His mother told him he had to, and he started.
He continued to ignore the warnings. His mother then took him to the dentist. Cleo ended up needing six cavities filled at the dentist office.
He continued to ignore the warnings in secret.His mother then took him to the dentist.Cleo ended up needing six cavities filled at the dentist office.
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On the way home from school, I rode my bicycle.
I merged on one street and made a turn at an intersection.
I merged on one street and immediately ran over a nail causing a puncture.
As soon as I reached the nearest street to my house, I saw a dog. He was running towards me. I rode more quickly to get away from him.
As soon as I reached the nearest street to my house while pushing my bicycle, I saw a dog.He was running towards me.I walked more quickly to get away from him.
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Teddy just turned 16 and was excited.
Turning 16 meant that Teddy could take his driving test.
Teddy knew he could drive but he also thought he could drink and was disappointed to find out he was wrong.
he could hardly believe and took the test on the day of his birthday. He passed on the very first try! He was overjoyed and got his license.
He was still excited to take his driving test.He passed on the very first try!He was overjoyed and got his license.
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Neil took a train to southern Thailand.
He landed in the resort area of Phuket.
He then go on a boat to Malaysia.
He got a bungalow on the beach. Every morning he watched the sun rise on the water. Phuket was a relaxing dream come true!
He got a bungalow on the beach.Every morning he watched the sun rise on the water.Malacca was a relaxing dream come true!
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The teacher was discussing the reading and math test scores.
I became scared when she told my friend that he failed.
I was excited to hear what my test scores were.
At last, she called on my name. She was amazed and recommended me to join the magnet program. I also received a small trophy.
At last, she called on my name in regards to the test scores.She was amazed and recommended me to join the magnet program.I also received a small trophy for my good test scores.
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The weather is starting to get warmer.
We decided to have a camp fire yesterday.
We decided to have a pool party yesterday.
We figured it would be enough to keep us warm. All of a sudden big freezing winds hit. We had to give up and wait until later.
We figured it would be warm enough.All of a sudden big freezing winds hit.We had to give up and wait until later.
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I was sick yesterday.
I decided to stay in bed and watch a marathon.
I decided to stay in bed and watch the tv show Modern Family.
I loved watching the runners on television. Thankfully the person I was rooting for won. I was thrilled
I loved watching the re-runs on television.Thankfully the one I was hoping for played.I was thrilled.
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Kelly went to the chocolate store.
At the store she saw some fudge.
At the store she saw they were out of fudge.
The fudge was very delicious. It was so good she made her own. She wanted to make it everyday.
The fudge was very delicious from the place next store though.It was so good she made her own.She wanted to make it everyday.
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Johnny, 18 was attracted to Julie, 35.
Julie thought Johnny was too young to approach her.
Julie had no interest in Johnny because she was a lesbian.
But Johnny walked up to her at her job and asked her on a date. Julie accepted because Johnny had a luxury truck. They made love because Julie didn't fight her feelings.
But Johnny walked up to her at her job and asked her for a drive.Julie accepted because Johnny had a luxury truck.They drove around because Julie didn't fight her feelings.
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My old church was very evangelical.
The church believed in adult baptism.
I decided I needed a more liberal church and switched.
Nobody could take the host unbaptized. One day a couple debated letting their child take the host. They decided not to allow her.
Unfortunately, at the new church, it turned out to be too conservative because nobody could take the host unbaptized.One day a couple debated letting their child take the host.They decided not to allow her.
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I said a prayer for Michael earlier today.
He was sick in the hospital.
He was my pet turtle.
A lady gave Michael AIDS. I prayed hard for Michael today. Michael just died.
A lady gave Michael poison.I prayed hard for Michael today.Michael just died.
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I fell asleep on my patio.
When I woke up, a spider was on my thigh.
I woke up feeling something curling up on my lap.
I didn't know what to do so I stayed still. The spider ended up crawling onto my head. I screamed and fainted from shock.
I didn't know what to do so I stayed still.The cat ended up crawling off my lap.I smiled and fell back asleep.
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Linda easily made friends in college.
They went on a camping trip.
They did not join the camping trip.
They discovered a river in the woods. One person packed a raft. The river rafted down the river and Linda had a lot of fun.
They discovered it is best to just stay at home.One person had sleep all day.They both had a lot of fun.
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John decided to go camping.
He invited his friend Tim.
He didn't invite anyone on the camping trip.
Because Tim couldn't go, John asked Bob. Bob declined. Ultimately, John didn't go because he was afraid to go alone.
His next trip, he wanted company, and he already knew Tim couldn't go, so John asked Bob.Bob declined.Ultimately, John didn't go because he didn't want to go alone again.
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Bill needed to fix a headlight bulb.
While taking it out he accidentally broke an adapter.
Bill took out the bulb and replaced the bulb with no issues.
After replacing the adapter he dropped the bulb. Eventually he got everything fixed. But for the time and effort he could have paid a pro to do it cheaper.
After replacing the bulb he accidentally broke his car window.Eventually he got everything fixed.But for the time and effort he could have paid a pro to do it cheaper.
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Last week Donald had relatives in from out of town.
He was walking them around showing them different areas.
He was ignoring them by pretending he was busy at work.
He was used to a fast lifestyle and walked with a purpose. At one point he realized he had lost them. He had walked too fast and they weren't able to keep up.
He was used to a fast lifestyle and didn't want to be bothered.At one point he realized they had left.He had ignored them long enough that they went out on their own.
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Tim was graduating college.
He was nervous.
He decided not to attend his graduation ceremony.
He didn't know if his family would make it. Tim looked at the audience as he walked across the stage. He saw his family waving happily.
He didn't know if his family would be angry.Tim looked at the phone as he was supposed to walk across the stage.He heard his family calling happily.
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Jerry was at a festival.
It was in the summer and it was very hot.
It was in the summer so he brought plenty of water from home.
He wanted to buy some water. It turned out to be $8 for a bottle. He unhappily bought one.
He wanted to buy some food though.It turned out to be $8 for a tiny sandwich.He unhappily bought one.
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John had been getting into a lot of trouble at school.
His parents stated he had one more chance to act better.
His parents just didn't care what he did.
John didn't listen and got in trouble again. His parents shipped him off to military school. John hated it there but learned a lot of discipline at the school.
John felt ignored. and got in trouble again.His parents eventually listened and shipped him off to military school.John hated it there but learned a lot of discipline at the school.
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Mortimer had always wanted to learn to use chopsticks.
He decided to practice every Friday night at a Chinese restaurant.
It was very hard for him so he decided to stick with spoon and fork instead.
After many months, his chopstick skills improved. Now he can eat almost anything using chopsticks. Mortimer feels proud whenever friends see him using chopsticks.
After many months, his chopstick skills suddenly improved.Now he can eat almost anything using chopsticks.Mortimer feels proud whenever friends see him using chopsticks.
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Gina and her friend were watching music videos.
The new NWA video began playing.
The channel was hosting an awards show.
Gina bragged that her older brother had this album on tape. Her friend didn't believe her and wanted to see the tape. Gina was too scared her brother would find out and be upset.
Gina bragged that her older brother had this show on tape.Her friend didn't believe her and wanted to see the tape.Gina was too scared her brother would find out and be upset.
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Neil was writing an article about Chinese factories.
He arrived in Macau and went to the factory there.
He was not allowed to see the sweat shops only the designated ones for foreigners and he knew it.
The owner showed him around and explained things. Neil was impressed by the amount of work done there. He wrote a glowing article about the Macau factory!
The owner of the Macau factory showed him around.Neil was impressed by the amount of work done there.He wrote a glowing article about the Macau factory!
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Jamie walked from her beach house down to the beach.
She wanted to watch the sunset.
He wanted to watch the sunset.
On the way down she stepped on a starfish. She picked up the starfish and threw it back in. She enjoyed the sunset and felt good about what she had done.
On the way down he stepped on a starfish.He picked up the starfish and threw it back in.He enjoyed the sunset and felt good about what he had done.
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Dan loved basketball but didn't make the team.
Dan was upset but decided to try again next year.
He joined drama club instead.
Over the next year Dan practiced and worked extra hard. Dan went and did the try outs the next year. Dan was proud when he saw his name on the team's roster.
But he still loved basketball more, so over the next year Dan practiced and worked extra hard.Dan went and did the try outs the next year.Dan was proud when he saw his name on the team's roster.
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They finally arrived at the temple.
There sure many monkeys hanging about outside the temple.
There were no monkeys anywhere to be found.
The tour operator warned them to closely guard their possessions. Just then, a monkey came up and snatched John's eye glasses. Everyone in the tour group started to laugh at John.
The tour operator warned them to closely guard their possessions.Just then, a thief came up and snatched John's eye glasses.Everyone in the tour group started to laugh at John.
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Erin loved to watch the shopping channel.
She would watch all the time but never buy anything.
She bought from the channel all the time.
One day, Erin decided to finally make a purchase. Phone in hand, she waited to see a product she wanted. Once the product appeared she purchased it as fast as she could.
One day, as usual, Erin decided to make a purchase.Phone in hand, she waited to see a product she wanted.Once the product appeared she purchased it as fast as she could.
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Pat's phone storage became full and she checked the pictures.
She found that they were taking up a lot of room.
She decided to upload them to the cloud.
So she went to Walgreens and had them all put on 8 disks. She kept these at home so she could access them. When she went to look through them, she found they were blank.
She went to Walgreens and had them all put on 8 disks.She kept these at home so she could access them when the cloud was down.When she went to look through them, she found they were blank.
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Amy wanted cognac leather boots.
She tried them on in a store in the mall.
She tried one on the store but got no money.
The boots were the right size, but too narrow. Amy asked if they had a wider width. They cashier said they didn't and that she also was unable to fit them.
The boots were the right size, but too expensive.Amy asked if they had a sale.They cashier said they didn't and that she also was unable to hold them.
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Steven wanted to write a novel, but could not find inspiration.
He decided the best place to find inspiration was from other books.
He decided the best place for inspiration was the internet.
He read many books, from many different genres. He finally decided on writing a mystery novel. The novel was very successful and acclaimed by critics.
He read many online books, from many different genres.He finally decided on writing a mystery novel.The novel was very successful and acclaimed by critics.
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Mandel liked to collect strangely shaped beads.
He had them shaped like everything from fruits to sports players.
Mandel had them all shaped into small, round shapes.
His prized possession was a large mandala bead. His brother stole the mandala bead. Mandel suspected his brother had done it, but could never prove it.
His possession was to sell his mandalas.His brother got an idea of selling it online.It instantly hit the market!
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Jennifer was being left with a babysitter for the first time.
She was nervous.
She was sleeping.
She accidentally spilled her cup of milk. The babysitter smiled and helped her clean it up. Jennifer felt comfortable with the nice babysitter!
She accidentally spilled her cup of milk, she moved a lot while sleeping.The babysitter smiled and clean it up.Jennifer had a good night sleep and wonder where her glass of milk was the next day.
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Cindy is wearing her favorite blue dress to her friend's wedding.
She loves this dress and only wears it on special occasions.
She decides to change into a pink dress just before the wedding starts.
During the reception, a muddy dog runs past and gets mud on the hem. Cindy immediately rinses it with cool water and gets the stain out. Cindy is relieved to be able to keep her favorite blue dress.
During the reception, a muddy dog runs past and gets mud on the hem.Cindy immediately rinses it with cool water and gets the stain out.Cindy is relieved to be able to keep her pink dress.
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Fred took his dog to the dog park.
He let his dog loose once they were in the leash free area.
He left his dog on the leash.
Fred's dog played Frisbee and fetch with all of the other dogs! Soon, the sun started to go down. Fred called his dog, put the leash on him, and they went home.
Fred's dog wanted to play Frisbee and fetch with all of the other dogs!Soon, the sun started to go down.Fred commanded his dog, and they went home.
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Debi wanted to breed French Bulldogs.
One day, she bought two French Bulldogs for breeding.
One day, she was told selling puppies was illegal.
The girl bulldog jumped a fence. She got pregnant with a basset hound. Now Debi has to try to sell other puppies.
She still bought two bull dogs and the girl bulldog jumped a fence.She got pregnant with a basset hound.Now Debi has to try to sell other puppies.
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Lara had to clean the house!
There was dirt everywhere!
There was paint everywhere!.
She scrubbed the dishes! She swept everything! Lara was happy that her house ended up very clean!
She scrubbed the dishes!She cleaned everything.Lara was happy that her house ended up very clean!
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I saw a crow above my head.
He was sitting on a branch of the tree beside me.
When I looked again it was just a shadow, there was no crow.
I did my best to imitate a caw. The rest of the people on the patio started staring. Finally, one woman in the back joined in.
I did my best to laugh it off.The rest of the people on the patio started staring at the shadow too.Finally, one woman in the back asked what I was staring at.
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Deborah and Eric were married for 23 Years and had a grown daughter.
Their daughter's name was Clarissa and she was a school teacher.
Their dog's name was Sonny.
Clarissa was a single mom to a boy who loved the rodeo. Deborah and Eric were often afraid their grandson would be injured. They tried to convince Jacoby not to ride bulls, but it didn't work.
Clarissa was a single mom to a boy who loved the dog Sonny.Deborah and Eric were often afraid their grandson would be injured.They tried to convince Jacoby not to tease Sonny, but it didn't work.
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Lorelai lived in a gold house.
Every night, she was awoken by robbers attempting to steal her home.
It was too heavy to steal.
Bits and pieces disappeared each night, until she only had a roof. Lorelai sold her roof and made a fortune. She decided her next home would be made of wood instead.
But small bits and pieces disappeared each night, until she only had a roof.Lorelai sold her roof and made a fortune.She decided her next home would be made of wood instead.
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Tommy smashed the baseball towards the house.
It flew through the big living room window.
It flew over the top of the roof.
The homeowner ran out and demanded to know who'd done it. Tommy lied and said he didn't know. He felt so bad about lying that he then told the truth.
The homeowner heard the commotion and demanded to know who'd done it.Tommy lied and said he didn't know.He felt so bad about lying that he then told the truth.
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I played baseball when I was a kid.
I was a pretty good player.
I was a pretty bad player.
I enjoyed running the bases. I could throw a ball from outfield all the way to home base. But now I am older and I just prefer watching others play.
I enjoyed running the bases.I couldn't ever throw a ball from outfield all the way to home base.But now I am older and I just prefer watching others play.
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Charlie had to cash his paycheck.
He got in his car and drove to the bank.
He got in his car and and forgot his check on the way to the bank.
He told the teller her wanted to deposit his check. Charlie signed his check on the dotted line. The teller deposited the check for Charlie.
He told the teller her that he forgot his check and wanted to deposit his check.Charlie returned and signed his check on the dotted line.The teller deposited the check for Charlie.
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Barry decided to go Bungee Jumping.
He flew out to Argentina to bungee jump in Patagonia.
He found out he was too heavy to go.
He hired a guide to take him to a cliff and assist him. Barry was scared but he decided to jump anyways. The bungee cord snapped and Barry fell to his death.
He demanded they take him to a cliff and let him jump.They were scared but he decided to let him jump anyways.The bungee cord snapped and Barry fell to his death.
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Eddie was camping with his Boy Scout Troop.
It was his first camp out.
It started to rain so they packed up and went home.
They hiked into the woods. They found the perfect spot and pitched their tents. After dinner over a campfire they went to sleep in their tents.
They had hiked into the woods.They thought they had found the perfect spot when they pitched their tents.After it started raining they went home to go to sleep.
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Kirk grew up in a circus in Romania.
One performance, he swung from the trapeze.
One performance, he walked on hot coals.
Kirk lost his grip and fell down to the floor. The audience screamed, thinking he would die. Kirk landed instead on a giant net and bounced back safely.
Kirk lost his balance and fell down onto the coals.The audience screamed, thinking he would die.Kirk caught himself with the palms of his hands and quickly pushed himself back up to avoid burns.
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When Jack comes to pick up his friend Jan from work he meets her boss.
She hits on him even though she is old enough to be his grandmother.
She offers Jack a job.
When he turns her down she threatens to fire Jan. He agrees to go out with her to save Jan's job. But when Jan finds out what her boss did she quits her job.
When Jack turns her down she threatens to fire Jan.Jack agrees with the job she offers to save Jan's job.But when Jan finds out what her boss did she quits her job.
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Guy went through the forest in search of an ancient civilization.
He hopped over a log in his path and stopped.
He hopped over a log in his path and paused his video game.
His feet were sinking into the ground. Guy struggled to free himself from the quicksand. He grabbed a vine and pulled himself to safety.
He noticed his feet were sinking into the ground.Guy struggled to free himself from the quicksand.He grabbed a vine and pulled himself to safety.
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Harry was a big child for his age.
Harry was much stronger than the other children.
Harry was much less into the sports than the other children.
Harry grew up playing football because he was so big. Harry eventually quit football because he didn't like it. Harry wished he was smaller so he could have played soccer.
Harry grew up playing alone because he was so big.Harry eventually quit playing alone because he didn't like it.Harry wished he was smaller so he could have played soccer.
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Lily hated mosquitoes!
They flew around her room all night bothering her and keeping her up.
She spent hours killing every last one.
Then she thought of a solution. She bought a big bug bomb, shut her door, and set it off in her room. Within an hour every mosquito was dead!
Then she thought of a solutionShe bought a big bug bomb, shut her door, and set it off in her roomWithin an hour every mosquito was dead and she wished she had thought of it sooner.
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Bailey hated geese.
He lived right on a pond.
Luckily, he rarely saw any where he lived.
There were always geese. He decided to get rid of them. He put out swan status to scare them away.
He was glad about that.He decided to live there for as long as possible.He loved his place.
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I decided to write a program that could write essays.
I used humans to validate good poetry written by the program.
But the program was too hard to make.
Then, I used a machine learning algorithm on the poetry. After ninety days of learning, the program could write good essays. I used the program to write my college admissions essay.
I downloaded someone else's machine learning algorithm for poetry.After ninety days of learning, the program could write good essays.I used the program to write my college admissions essay.
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Rachel locked her keys in her car.
She tried to use a coat hanger to get her keys out of her car.
She tried to use a coat hanger and managed to get her keys out of her car.
When that didn't work she called a locksmith. The locksmith said he couldn't come help because he was busy. Rachel angrily broke her window with a rock and got her keys back.
She was so happy she hadn't called a locksmith.The locksmith would have been very expensive.Rachel happily closed her window and drove away.
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Chad went to the bathroom to weigh himself.
The scale said he was 20 pounds overweight.
The scale said he was 20 pounds underweight.
That moment Chad told himself he will commit to a diet. He stopped eating junk food and began to exercise. The next time he weighed in he had lost 5 pounds.
That moment Chad told himself he will commit to bulking up.He started eating junk food and stopped exercising.The next time he weighed in he had gained 5 pounds.
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John wanted to win a contest.
But he was not very good at math or reading.
He was very good at math and reading.
Then he found a contest he could compete in. It was a hot dog eating contest! John ate fifteen hot dogs and won first prize!
Then his friends found a contest to compete in.It was a hot dog eating contest!John ate one hot dog and won last prize!
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Jim ordered a sandwich at at sandwich shop.
He pointed at the lettuce.
Jim ordered a soup and salad.
Jim said to skip the lettuce. The worker nodded and followed instructions. The worker finished the sandwich and asked Jim if it was ok.
Jim said to skip the lettuce.The worker nodded and followed instructions.The worker finished the spinach salad and asked Jim if it was ok.
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Edward was a star football player in high school.
He worked very hard every single day.
He could throw the farthest in the district.
When the state championships came, Edward was thrilled to play. He managed to make the touchdown that won his team the game. Everyone agreed that Edward was the best player on the team.
When the state championships came, Edward was thrilled to play.He managed to make the touchdown that won his team the game.Everyone agreed that Edward was the best player on the team.
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Josh was the best football player at his school.
He was the captain of the team and won many awards.
He was never the captain so he played baseball instead.
One game he injured his leg really badly. He was told he couldn't play football anymore. He decided to be coach instead and he is still very successful.
One game he injured his leg really badly.He was told he couldn't play baseball anymoreHe decided to be coach instead and he is still very successful.
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Joe was making an advertisement for his line of shirts.
It didn't go well.
It went very well.
It was horrible quality. Joe got a huge loan from the bank. After that he was able to make a great advertisement.
It was an amazing quality.Joe never even got a huge loan from the bank.After that he was able to make a great advertisement.
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Yesterday my headphones broke.
I really wanted some new ones.
I went and bought new ones.
I looked everywhere for the perfect pair but couldn't find any. Finally I picked some up at Best Buy. They were perfect.
I looked everywhere for the perfect pair.Finally I picked some up at Best Buy.They were perfect.