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Tom was a senator.
There was an important vote.
He always voted with his heart.
It would give the president permission to go into war. Tom voted in favor of it and it was a mistake. Tom apologized several times.
It would give her the satisfaction to fight for his country.Tom voted in favor of those who he thought would contribute for the welfare of the whole.Tom thought of it several times.
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Ken was filthy.
His mom told him to get in the bathtub.
He took a shower at his mom's request.
She washed him off with lots of soap and water. Finally, he was clean. He ran outside and jumped in a mud puddle again!
He washed himself off with lots of soap and water.Finally, Ken was clean.He ran outside and jumped in a mud puddle again!
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Lisa has a beautiful sapphire ring.
She always takes it off to wash her hands.
She's so protective of it that she wears it around her neck.
One afternoon, she noticed it was missing from her finger! Lisa searched everywhere she had been that day. She was elated when she found it on the bathroom floor!
One afternoon, she noticed it was missing from her chain!Lisa searched everywhere she had been that day.She was elated when she found it on the bathroom floor!
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Tina decided to plump her lips.
She was inspired by celebrities.
She was confident in her new appearance.
So she went ahead and got it done. But when she saw her lips she cringed. They didn't look good.
She wanted her cheeks done too, so she went ahead and got that done too.But when she saw her cheeks she cringed.They didn't look good.
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Sue was walking home from school one day.
Along the sidewalk she found a kitten.
Along the sidewalk she found a condom.
Soon the kittens angry mother came out from some bushes. The angry cat turned and sprayed Sue in the face. Later, Sue's mother told her that it was a skunk, not a cat.
Soon the condom's angry owner came out from bushes.The angry owner turned and punched Sue in the face.Later, Sue's mother told her he was a jerk and not nice.
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Meagan went to the beach.
She just started high school.
She just started high school but nobody will ask if she was in college.
Some people came up to her. They asked if she was in college. Meagan was about full grown.
Some people came up to her.They asked if she was in college.Meagan was about full grown.
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Ed studied biology in college.
Ed decided to go to medical school to become a doctor.
Ed decided to go to medical school to become a doctor but will never discover new treatments.
He wanted to study infectious diseases in humans. After he graduated, Ed did research at the medical school. Ed eventually discovered many new treatments for infections.
He wanted to study infectious diseases in humans.After he graduated, Ed did research at the medical school.Ed never discovered any new treatments for infections.
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Cassie was reporting live on TV.
She addressed several climate problems in the northeast.
It went smoothly.
A bird flew behind her. It smashed the camera that was recording. As a result, there was a short delay on TV.
A bird flew behind her.It smashed into a car.As a result, the car swerved a little.
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I came to school drowsy since I spent all night studying for exams.
After taking the exams, I decided to get together with a few friends.
As soon as the exam was over, I went home and slept for 8 hours.
We decided to hang out around campus before going home. After the school closed, I said goodbye to everyone. We took our phone numbers down to arrange another meet up.
But my friends decided to hang out around campus before going home.After the school closed, they said their goodbyes to everyone.They took our phone numbers down to arrange another meet up.
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Daisy loved to stack dominoes.
One day she decided to make a domino tower.
But she didn't have any.
However, she made a mistake while stacking them. She accidentally knocked the bottom of her tower with her knee! All of her hard work and patience lay in ruin on the floor.
However, she bought some and then made a mistake while stacking them.She accidentally knocked the bottom of her tower with her knee!All of her hard work and patience lay in ruin on the floor.
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I ran to catch the bus for work.
Unfortunately, I just missed the bus and didn't have a car.
I got lucky and got the bus at the last moment.
I had heard about a new service called Uber. I looked Uber up on my phone and gave it a try. Uber worked and I made it to work on time.
But then I relaized I had no cash for the bus so I called a uber.I looked Uber up on my phone and gave it a try.Uber worked and I made it to work on time.
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A large storm was coming into Jim's hometown.
He boarded up his house in preparation.
He ran away from his house in preparation and didn't board it.
The storm finally hit and Jim's house was blown away. Jim realized that boarding up did not help at all. The next time a storm came, Jim didn't bother boarding up.
The storm finally hit and Jim's house was blown away.Jim realized that boarding up would not have helped at all.The next time a storm came, Jim didn't bother boarding up.
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Amber and Chad wanted to go to the movies.
However they had other plans.
However they kept their original commitment and went to dinner with their friends.
They decided to bail on their other plans. They lied to their family. The couple had a great time at the movies.
They decided to bail on their other plans the next night though.They lied to their family.The couple had a great time at the movies that night.
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One day the Dier family went on vacation to Las Vegas.
First the adults went to a casino.
First the adults went to a casino, got drunk and slept at the hotel the rest of the day.
Then they walked down the strip. Then they ate out at McDonald's. They had a fun day.
When they woke up, they walked down the strip.Then they ate out at McDonald's.They had a fun day.
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Dan recently watched a movie about a hero who acted generously.
Dan began feeling that he wanted to emulated this behavior.
Dan began feeling that he did not want to emulate him and decided to turn into a villain.
Dan sought out opportunities to be generous. Then suddenly, a troupe of girl scouts came to Dan's door. Dan bought every single package of cookies the girls had!
Dan sought out opportunities to take advantage of people.The suddenly, the local hero cam to Dan's door.Dan relinquished his role as a villain and never went back.
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Lee did not like carrots a lot.
One day, he decided to never eat carrots again.
One day, he decided to never eat vegetables again.
Lee knew they were healthy but he despised them. One day, his mom forced him to eat some. Lee found out that they were crucial for his good health.
Lee knew they were healthy but he despised them.One day, his mom told him not eating veggies was fine.Lee found out that they were crucial for his good health, and his mom had lied to him.
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Kenny is a singer.
Kenny wants to be famous.
Kenny doesn't want to be famous because he is afriad.
Kenny performs nights at coffee shops. One day Kenny gets noticed. Kenny is signed to a record deal after his performance at the shop.
Kenny is a very shy guy.But one day a customer noticed Kenny.Kenny is signed to a record deal after their agreement.
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Mike worked all summer to buy a car.
He finally had enough money saved.
He did not have enough money saved though.
He bought a car from a friend for a thousand dollars. The car ran well for a week and then the engine went. His friend sold him a bill of goods.
He bought a car from a friend for a thousand dollars that he borrowed.The car ran well for a week and then the engine went.His friend sold a lemon.
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Ivy won five dollars on a scratch lottery ticket.
She decided to use the money for more tickets.
She decided that was good enough and never played again.
She bought five more scratch tickets. She scratched them right away. She won ten dollars on one of the new tickets!
She bought five more scratch tickets for her sister.Her sister scratched them right away.Her sister won ten dollars on one of the new tickets!
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Amy was at the mall with a friend.
She saw a pair of short shorts she liked.
She spotted a pair of pants she liked.
She bought them and hid them at home. When her mom found them she yelled at Amy. Amy didn't care about the yelling, but was hurt to lose the shorts.
She bought them and hid them at home.When her mom found them she yelled at Amy.Amy didn't care about the yelling, but was hurt to lose the pair of pants.
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I had to give my dog a bath.
He ran away from me, because he did not want to get wet.
He didn't run away when I bathed the dog.
I caught him after a chase. I washed him thoroughly. We're safe from giving him a bath for another month.
I was proud of him.I washed him thoroughly.We're safe from giving him a bath for another month.
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Evelyn had been delivering cookies all week.
Something was wrong because she was short a few boxes.
Something was wrong because she had a few extra boxes.
She searched everywhere and was truly baffled. Finally she remembered that they had been moved inside. She finished up her deliveries as planned.
She searched everywhere for more order slips and was truly baffled.Finally she remembered that they were for her brother.She finished up her deliveries as planned and finished with the brother's.
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Mary likes to make cakes.
Her son said he wanted her to bake a cake for his birthday.
She sold them to a local bakery.
So she got her supplies and began to bake a cake. The cake was finished. She showed her son and he loved it.
She bought more supplies and began to bake more cakes.The cakes were finished.She showed her son and he loved them.
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It was an early Saturday morning.
James decided to cook breakfast for his family.
James decided to go to a restaurant for breakfast.
While he was cooking eggs, he dropped his cast iron skillet. The skillet burned the skin on his legs. James had to go to the hospital to be treated for his burns.
When the waiter brought his piping hot dish, he dropped it on JamesThe plate and food burned the skin on his legs.James had to go to the hospital to be treated for his burns.
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The little boy stood on the edge of the curb.
His mother was paying him no mind.
His mother was paying a lot of attention to him.
He was trying to balance himself with ease. A gust of wind came by and knocked him into the street. That's when a man swooped in and pulled him back to safety.
His mother tried to help him balancing.A gust of wind came bay and his mother catched him.That's when the little man felt his safety.
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Stacy had to drive to the airport to catch a flight to Boston.
She was running late!
She parked her car, and ran to her gate on time.
She decided to go past the speed limit driving there. Unfortunately, she got caught and stopped by a police officer. That day she learned that breaking the law usually doesn't pay.
She decided to go past the desk clerk working there.Unfortunately, she got caught and stopped by a police officer.That day she learned that breaking the law usually doesn't pay.
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Everyone at Tina's school had the flu.
Tina thought she was immune.
Tina didn't think she was immune.
So Tina did not be cognizant. Tina ended up getting it. She had to be out of school for a week.
So Tina drank a medicine.Tina ended up not getting it.She doesn't have to be out of school for a week.
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I was riding my bike to my friends house.
Suddenly, I felt a pop and my bike stopped working.
My bicycle chain popped off of the chain drive while I was riding.
I took the bike home and checked out the problem. I went to the store and bought the tube to fix the tire. I went home and fixed my bike and went for a ride.
I took the bike home and checked out the problem.I went to the store and bought a new chain to fix the bike.I went home and fixed my bike and went for a ride to my friend's house.
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Roxy and Sam had everything they needed to make a huge sand castle.
They spent the morning talking about their design.
They gathered all of the buckets and shovels they needed.
After lunch they started construction. By evening, everyone was gathered around their masterpiece. It was the biggest sand castle they had ever built.
After lunch they started construction.By evening, everyone was gathered around their masterpiece.It was the biggest sand castle they had ever built.
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Jess was looking for a new song to learn.
She searched and searched for inspiration.
She found a poem she liked and used it to compose a new song.
Jess's best friend died suddenly. Jess was very sad and composed a song about it. She played it at her best friend's funeral.
But Jess's best friend died suddenly.Jess was very sad and composed a song about it instead.She played it at her best friend's funeral.
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Ed wanted to paint.
He mixed egg tempera paints with egg yolks.
Unfortunately he didn't know how to make paint.
Then he created some paintings. He loved his artwork very much! He decided to hang it in his house.
He took some lessons and then he created some paintings.He loved his artwork very much!He decided to hang it in his house.
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Donna realized it was finally time to potty train her son.
She went and bought him a training toilet and pull ups.
She was surprised her son had been potty trained at daycare already.
She worked with him by showing him how to use the potty. He really struggled and didn't seem to understand. One day Donna saw her son use his potty on his own.
She had tried by showing him how to use the potty.He already knew how and didn't seem to care.From that day on, Donna saw her son use his potty on his own.
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Sam wanted a new tv.
So he went to the best buy and looked at a tv.
So he went to Walmart but they were out of TV's.
Found a good tv. Bought the tv. Sam loved his new tv.
He ended up going to Best Buy and found a good TV.He bought the TV.Sam loved his new TV.
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Ken owned a local dojo where he taught karate.
To Ken, karate was more about instilling values than fighting.
He loved the art of combat.
Each day, impressionable youth would attend his classes. Many would grow up into talented fighters. Ken was proud of what he was accomplishing.
Each day, impressionable youth would attend his classes.Many would grow up into talented fighters.Ken was proud of what he was accomplishing.
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Tim wanted to learn how to draw.
But he kept getting distracted.
He paid for a drawing lesson and loved it.
His friend asked him to play video games. And they ended up playing the whole day. Tim regret wasting the whole day.
His friend asked him to draw with him.And they ended up playing the whole day.Tim enjoyed playing the whole day.
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One day a salesman came by my office.
He gave me a brochure about his company.
He gave me a gift.
It was on the site of a railroad locomotive factory. I put the brochure up on ebay. It sold for $20.
It was an old used car poster.I put the poster up on ebay.It sold for $20.
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Daniel found some great new sneakers.
The only issue was they were very expensive.
They were very affordable.
Daniel also did not have a lot of money. After 6 years, he finally saved enough. Then, Daniel was able to purchase his favorite sneakers.
It fits good to Daniel.After few minutes, he decided to buy it.Then, Daniel finally got the great sneakers.
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I tried impressing my friend who was from China by using chopsticks.
I used chopsticks before in the past.
I failed miserably.
So I tried using it again and ended up failing. I was holding it completely wrong because it's been a long time. My friend from China laughed at my attempt.
So I tried using it again and ended up failing again.I was holding it completely wrong because it had been a long time.My friend from China laughed at my attempt.
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Bill woke up early to go to work.
He put on his clothes and drove to the office.
He laid back down and fell asleep missing work.
When he got to the office his assistant handed him coffee. Later that evening Bill went home. Bill was happy to relax after a long day at work.
The next day, when he got to the office his assistant handed him coffee.Later that evening Bill went home.Bill was happy to relax after a long day at work.
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Kendra was trying to listen to her music.
Her sound was cutting in and out.
Her mother made her turn it off.
She tried to adjust the cord but it snapped entirely. Without her cord, she had no way to listen to her music. It was a week before she could replace the cord.
Kendra didn't listen so her mother took away her stereo cord.Without her cord, she had no way to listen to her music.It was a week before her mother gave her cord back.
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Abbey was walking through the park one day.
Suddenly a flurry of dogs ran past her, knocking her over.
Suddenly, a flurry fell from the sky, making her hurry to shelter.
A man holding a dog leash helped her to stand up. He introduced himself as the dog walker, and struck up a nice chat. After awhile, the two exchanged numbers and promised to meet up.
A man holding a dog leash helped her to seek shelter.He introduced himself as the dog walker, and struck up a nice chat.After awhile, the two exchanged numbers and promised to meet up.
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Morgan and Cassidy were walking to their car.
There was an older couple nearby.
There were two little boys nearby.
They heard the woman complaining. She did not like Morgan's outfit. Morgan did not care.
They heard one boy complaining.He did not like Morgan's perfume.Morgan did not care.
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Bill and Mary decided it was time to paint the house.
They went to the paint store to choose a color.
They wanted to paint it several shades of gray.
Bill and Mary agreed on a pale blue shade. They spent the weekend painting the house. Bill and Mary felt very pleased about the new color.
Bill and Mary agreed on a two shades of gray.They spent the weekend painting the house.Bill and Mary felt very pleased about the new color.
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Jeff grabbed a couple of items from the supermarket.
He went to the cashier.
He went quickly past the cashier.
She scanned the items and told him how much he owed. He realized that he forgot his wallet. He took off his watch and offered to trade it for the groceries.
She immediately call him and scanned the items and told him how much he owed.He realized that he forgot his wallet.He took off his watch and offered to trade it for the groceries.
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Tom was leaving the mall.
He walked up to his car and tried to get in.
He walked up to his motorcycle and tried to start it.
For some reason it wasn't opening. After some tries the alarm went off. Tom realized it wasn't his car.
For some reason it wasn't starting.After some tries the alarm went off.Tom realized it wasn't his motorcycle.
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Bob had round glasses.
His friends told him they were ugly.
His friends loved them and bought copycat pairs.
Bob decided to get new glasses. He went to the glasses store in the mall. He bought some stylish glasses.
Bob decided to get new glasses to stand out more.He went to the glasses store in the mall.He bought some stylish glasses.
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Gordy took an interest in city flags.
He found some beautiful and others repugnant.
He liked all flags.
He most disliked the flags with text on them. He entered a design in a redesign contest for his own city. Gordy's flag was a finalist, but lost in the end.
He most liked the flags with text on them.He entered a design in a redesign contest for his own city.Gordy's flag was a finalist, but lost in the end.
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George sprained his ankle going down the stairs.
Since the injury, George would not stop talking about his ankle.
Since the injury, George refused to talk about his ankle.
People were sympathetic at first, but George wouldn't stop. Many of George's friends became very frustrated. Everyone was relieved when George's ankle finally healed.
People were sympathetic at first, but George wouldn't talk.Many of George's friends became very frustrated.Everyone was relieved when George's ankle finally healed.
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Bryan was bored one day and wanted to go out.
He called his friend and they all decided to go to the observatory.
He called his friend up and he decided to come over.
They went there and looked at all the displays. At night, they were able to see the stars using the telescope. Bryan had fun that day and felt happy when he got home.
They went outside and looked at all the stars.At night, they were able to see the stars using the telescope.Bryan had fun that day and felt happy when he got home.
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Allie got her list for school for textbooks.
They were too expensive.
She didnt need to buy books.
So she went online to find cheap ones. She found a lot of books used for cheap. Allie ended up saving hundreds.
She decided to buy some anyway, she went online and find cheap ones.She found a lot of books used for cheap.Allie ended up saving hundreds.
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Tom wanted an apple from his apple tree.
There was a beautiful one right at the top of the tree.
There was a beautiful one on the lowest branch.
He tried to climb the tree but couldn't reach the apple. He found a long stick that he used to knock it down. The apple fell and hit him on the head.
He tried to reach the apple but couldn't reach the apple.He found a long stick that he used to knock it down.apple fell and hit him on the head.
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Tim bought a portable speaker.
He carried it everywhere.
After a few days, he grew bored with it and returned it.
Eventually he wound up misplacing it. Tim liked the speaker so much he bought another. He carried the replacement everywhere as well.
Eventually he wound up getting a refund.Tim liked the speaker but didn't think he would use it often.Everywhere he went, he thought about how he could use that speaker.
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There was a mean janitor at my school.
They never smiled at all.
They disappeared one day, never to return.
All of the kids were afraid of him. One day I walked up and thanked him for everything he did. That made him smile for the first time ever.
All of the kids were afraid of him.I remeber that one day I walked up and thanked him for everything he did.That made him smile for the first time ever.
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Josh and Julie had been dating for 2 years.
He had decided he wanted to propose.
She had decided she wanted to propose first.
He bought the perfect ring. He took her to dinner one night. Then finally popped the question and she said yes.
She bought the perfect ring.She took him to dinner one night.Then finally popped the question and he said yes.
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It was the last one to do, but Tahar hesitated.
She didn't feel like doing another thing, but it winked at her.
She didn't feel like doing another thing so she went to bed.
She tried to prop herself up and remind herself this was the last one. Sighing, she picked up the filthy puppy and dunked him in the tub. He squealed and she wondered what had been stopping her from this fun.
She tried to prop herself up and remind herself this was the last one when she got back up to do it cause it was bothering her.Sighing, she picked up the filthy puppy and dunked him in the tub.He squealed and she wondered what had been stopping her from this fun.
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Alex was really sad that she broke up with her boyfriend.
She had to move from their NY apartment to LA.
She kept their NY apartment and he moved to LA.
In LA she met a lot of people that she had fun with. She also met a film producer who offered her work. She started working for the producer and loved her knew life.
In NY she met a lot of people that she had fun with.She also met a film producer who offered her work.She started working for the producer and loved her knew life.
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Kay was busy cooking.
She was making Thanksgiving dinner this year.
She was hosting a fancy dinner party.
She put the turkey in the oven at 7am. It baked all day. Right at noon, it was time to take it out!
She put the turkey in the oven at am.It baked all day.Right at noon, it was time to take it out!
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Cynthia was honored when asked to sing at the football game.
She was going to sing the National Anthem, which was big honor.
She got a sore throat so had to decline the opportunity.
She knew the song well, so didn't feel the need to practice. Unfortunately, she forgot some of the words and the crowd jeered. She hoped to get another chance someday and she'd practice for sure.
She knew the song well,so she was sad she couldn't sing it.Unfortunately, the girl who replaced her forgot some of the words and the crowd jeered.She was asked to do it again to replace the other girl who messed up and she'd practice for sure.
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He burst into tears.
He cried on her shoulder.
He cried on his shoulder.
He told her he didn't want to leave her. He was afraid the booze would kill him. She held him and cried too.
He told him he didn't want to leave him.He was afraid the booze would kill him.He held him and cried too.
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Barry was always punctual for meetings even if he was first to arrive.
He had to be in New York by the end of the day but he lived in Jersey.
And he never misses anything.
He usually had no problem making the flight since he took it weekly. When he stopped to help a friend move he didn't realize the time. When he got to the airport he realized he missed his flight.
He usually had no problem making the flight since he took it weekly.When he stopped to help a friend move he didn't realize the time.When he got to the airport he realized it's the first time he missed his flight.
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I had been humming the song No Scrubs for the months.
I barely knew the words, but it wouldn't get out of my head.
I decide to sing a different song.
On my way home from work I heard a song, the song. I followed it into a theatre for the arts. Where I fell in love with this girl dancing to TLC's No Scrubs.
On my way home from work I heard a better song.I followed it into a theatre for the arts.Where I fell in love with this girl dancing to a Britney Spears song.
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Kelsey has a date tonight.
She doesn't have anything to wear.
Last week, she bought a new dress and shoes that she intends to wear.
Kelsey goes to the mall to buy an outfit. She finally found the perfect outfit to wear on her date. Kelsey has a great date in her cute new outfit.
Kelsey goes to try it on.She finally found the perfect outfit to wear on her date.Kelsey has a great date in her cute new outfit.
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Suzy got a new sleeping bag.
She was very excited about using it.
She wasn't very excited about using it.
One day she took it out of the case. All of the sudden the zipper broke. So she had to buy another one.
She took it out the case one day.The zipper was broken.She had to go buy another one.
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One day I was laying on my bed and had my arm draped over my stomach.
All of a sudden, my arm was kicked off my stomach!
My boyfriend climbed into bed and grabbed my arm.
I took three pregnancy tests, as I didn't believe the first one. I called my doctor to make an ultrasound appointment. Why, yes, I was pregnant and only a mere 32 weeks 1 day!
He asked if my sickness was pregnancy related so I took three pregnancy tests, as I didn't believe the first one.I called my doctor to make an ultrasound appointment.Why, yes, I was pregnant and only a mere 32 weeks 1 day!
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Lopez did not like celery at all.
In fact, he had eaten it only once.
In fact, he had tried it many times over his life span.
One day, his friend suggested it to him. Finally, he decided he would eat a little. After that, Lopez ate celery almost every day.
One day his friend tried to talk him in to eating it again.Finally, he decided he would eat a little.He then knew for sure he didn't like celery.
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Joe was in middle school.
He had never made less than an A.
He had never had many friends.
One day he forgot to study for a quiz. Joe made an F on his quiz. He learned to check his assignments more often.
One day he forgot to study for a quiz.Joe made an F on his quiz.He learned to make friends so he would have others to remind him to study.
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David and his wife were on a vacation in Jamaica.
They were lounging on the beach drinking rum when a man approached.
He was an American who was there alone so he joined him for some rum and they became friends.
He offered to take a picture of them using David's phone. David agreed and when he handed the man his phone he ran off. David learned to never be too trusting with strangers that day.
He offered to take a picture of them using David's phone.David agreed and when he handed the man his phone he ran off.David learned to never be too trusting with American strangers that day.
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Marcus had never liked reading much.
He always watched TV instead, to his parents' disappointment.
He regretted it when his sight deteriorated quickly.
Eventually his best friend Benny recommended a mystery series. Marcus was skeptical, but tried the first book. He absolutely loved it, and his parents were overjoyed.
Eventually his best friend Benny recommended a mystery series.Marcus was skeptical, but tried the first book with his new glasses.He absolutely loved it, and his parents were overjoyed.
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Chuck reclined on the back porch as he sipped his morning coffee.
Today he would finally screen in this back porch.
Today a contractor would finally screen in this back porch for him.
He gathered his tools and material supplies. He labored all day to finish the job. That night he snuggled with his wife on the bug free porch.
The contractor gathered his tools and material supplies.He labored all day to finish the job.That night Chuck snuggled with his wife on the bug free porch.
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I was passing out flyers for a real estate company.
A cop stopped me and asked if I had a permit.
A cop waved and went on about his businesses.
I told him I did not. They informed me that I had to leave. I quit the job because I did not like being stopped by cops.
I kept passing out flyers.The cop saw me later and informed me that I had to leave.I quit the job because I did not like being stopped by cops.
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Jana was walking to the store.
She tripped in the parking lot.
She got snagged by a sharp metal edge on a shopping cart.
When she fell, she ripped her jeans. Jana hurried and bought her items. She rushed home to change her jeans.
When she noticed, she saw blood.Jana hurried and called for help.She was rushed to the hospital.
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Richard felt very unhappy in his life.
He decided he needed to find a new hobby.
He decided he needed to rekindle an old hobby.
He asked his friends for suggestions on a hobby. He decided to try fishing. After going fishing, Richard realized it made him much happier.
He asked his friends for suggestions on hobbies he could relight a passion for.He decided to try fishing, since he used to do that.After going fishing, Richard realized it made him much happier.
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Bailey had a huge football game in one week.
Suddenly he did not feel well in his stomach.
He practiced every day.
He rushed to the hospital to get it checked. The doctor stated that it was a 24 hour bug. Bailey was able to play during the football match.
He rushed to the hospital after getting injured during practice.The doctor stated that it was a break.Bailey wasn't able to play during the football match.
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A little girl fell asleep in her classroom due to boredom.
The teacher saw her and chastised her for it.
The teacher saw her and switched to a more interesting subject.
She was assigned more homework as punishment. The girl hated homework and learned her lesson. She would never fall asleep in class again.
She was assigned more homework to keep her busy.The girl hated homework and learned her lesson.She would never fall asleep in class again.
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Sarah had low self esteem.
So she imagined herself achieving success and praise to compensate.
She decided that a makeover would make her feel better.
She became more and more absorbed in a fantasy world. And other people's comments and criticism no longer affected her. But Sarah never actually achieved anything in reality.
She became more and more absorbed in doing makeup.And other people's comments and criticism no longer affected her.But Sarah never actually achieved anything.
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Ginny loved cats.
She decided to purchase five.
She was allergic to cats.
They became her best friends. She started staying at home all the time. Ginny became a cat lady.
She cannot get one.She just watched neigborhood's cats.Ginny would like to become a cat lady.
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The selfish man clambered through the mud.
This was madness, he wasn't a hero.
He wiped his sweaty hands on his overalls.
As he struggled for the door handle he knew he was ruining his suit. He pulled the injured woman from the car, worried about a lawsuit. Everyone afterward praised the selfish man.
As he struggled for the door handle he knew he was ruining his overalls.He pulled the handle and it snagged on his overalls tearing them.Everyone afterward thought the man looked silly.
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I went on the subway yesterday.
I was so distracted I ended up missing my stop.
I was very alert and got off at my stop.
Then i got mad. I had to wait for the next train. I ended up being late.
Then i got mad.I forgot that today I had to wait for the next train stop.I ended up being late.
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The girl saw corncobs were going to waste at the farm.
She figured they could be made into pipes and sold to help her family.
She figured they could be made into pipes and donated them to kids in need.
Drying took a very long time, but the venture became profitable. She grew slightly older, and her savings helped her later. It would then be a supplement while she pursued her archery career.
Drying took a very long time, so she decided to sell a few to offset the cost.The venture made her a lot of money so when she grew slightly older, her savings helped her later.It would then be a supplement while she pursued her archery career.
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Jon needed an A on his last test.
He studied for two weeks.
He didn't even study because he knew he would fail.
He got help from a tutor. On the day of the test, he felt very prepared. He got a perfect score!
He kicked back and relaxed waiting for the exam.On the day of the test, he felt very anxious.He got a poor score and flunked the course.
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Sean was at work one morning.
His boss announced that a new person had joined the team.
Sean's boss said that his new boss would be Jenna.
He introduced the new coworker, Jenna. Sean actually recognized her from back when they went to school. The two reconnected throughout the day and planned to hang out more.
He introduced the new boss, Jenna.Sean actually recognized her from back when they went to school.The two reconnected throughout the day and planned to hang out more.
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Nikki had a crush on a boy name Tim.
Nikki decided to ask Tim out one day after school.
Tim asked Nikki out one day.
Tim told her that he wasn't interested. Nikki went home and cried. Nikki felt better when she realized that Tim was gay the next day.
Nikki said yes right away.Nikki went home and put on makeup.She was excited for their first date.
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The heater at Jessie's apartment wasn't working.
She told the landlord several times.
The landlord promptly fixed the heater.
The landlord didn't try to fix the problem. Jessie reported the landlord. Jessie was allowed to break her lease and move out.
The heather worker better than ever.Jessie thanked the landlord.Jessie was glad she chose this location to live.
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I used to drive this old Mazda RZ7.
It was not worth much but it was fun to drive.
I loved to do burnouts in it.
I drove it hours to visit my sister and parked in the driveway. Blaise, her husband, forgot it was there and backed into it. It was old and still drove find so I told him not to worry about it.
I drove it hours to visit my sister and parked in the driveway.Blaise, her husband, forgot it was there and backed into it.It was old and still drove fine so I told him not to worry about it.
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Twenty men sat in a sauna.
It was very hot and they were all sweating.
Jim became so uncomfortable that he left shortly after he arrived.
Jim stood up and asked why they were there. Mark just shrugged and told him to put his towel back on. Jim just shook his head and walked out.
Jim stood up and asked why they were there.Mark just shrugged and told him to put his towel back on.Jim just shook his head and walked out.
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Larry liked playing football.
There was a big game coming up next week and he wanted to be prepared.
There was a big game next week, but we was going to be out of town.
He watched film and lifted weights all week long to prepare. He was nervous the night before the game, he couldn't sleep. Larry's team won the game by fourteen points.
He still watched film and lifted weights all week long to prepare while being out of town.He was nervous the night before the game, he couldn't sleep knowing he was missing out.Larry's team ended up winning the game by fourteen points.
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Jill was afraid of public speaking more than anything.
But for her class she had to make a presentation in front of everyone.
But for her class she had to make a presentation in front of everyone but got an F.
Her mother suggested she practice in front of a camera. After watching herself on camera, Jill was able to feel calmer. In class, she gave her speech and got an A.
Her mother told her not to worry and to practice in front of a camera for next time.After watching herself on camera, Jill was able to feel calmer.On her next speech in front of the class, Jill got an A.
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Gerald and Henry were playing a videogame against each other.
Gerald started to get tense since he was losing.
In a surprise twist, Gerald stumbled upon a hidden power boost and ended up winning.
Henry did a celebrating dance when he ended up winning. Gerald ended up throwing his controller at him. Henry fell on the floor and received a black eye.
Gerald did a celebrating dance when he ended up winning.Henry ended up throwing his controller at him.Gerald fell on the floor and received a black eye.
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Kevin's teacher offered an extra credit assignment.
The students were to volunteer at a soup kitchen.
The students were to volunteer at a conservatory.
Kevin needed the extra points, so he took the assignment. He volunteered at the soup kitchen. He felt so good about it, he began to regularly volunteer.
Kevin needed the extra points, so he took the assignment.He volunteered at the conservatory.He felt so good about it, he began to regularly volunteer.
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Tonya decided to have a cookout for all of her friends and family.
However, Tonya wasn't good at grilling.
However, Tonya was great at grilling.
Despite this, she still grilled hamburgers. However, she noticed no one was eating their food. Tonya had not cooked the meat long enough and the patties were raw.
Despite this, she grilled terrible hamburgers that day.She noticed no one was eating her food.Tonya had not cooked the meat long enough and the patties were raw.
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Tim was drunk at the bar.
He couldn't drive home.
He asked a friend to drive him home.
He decided to walk instead. Tim tripped and fell over. A cop arrested him for public intoxication.
But his friend had been drinking too so he decided to walk instead.Tim tripped and fell over.A cop arrested him for public intoxication.
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Vlad always made fun of people where he worked.
People then decided to start making fun of Vlad.
Despite this his coworkers were very kind to him.
Vlad didn't like it very much. Vlad then truly understood the error of his ways. Vlad vowed not to be so insensitive to his coworkers.
Vlad didn't understand their reaction very much.Vlad then truly understood the error of his ways.Vlad vowed not to be so insensitive to his coworkers.
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It was time for Mary to get a flu shot.
She was very scared of needles.
She was very scared of getting sick.
She wondered if the flu shot was really necessary. She decided against getting the shot. Mary got flu the following week.
She wondered if the flu shot actually workedShe decided to get the shot.Mary never got the flu
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Will had a hot date one night.
Just as he was stepping into the shower, his power went out.
He made sure to prepare well for it.
Will was irked by being unable to get ready for the date. Will called the girl and cancelled the date. Will went out with some buddies, knowing his stink didn't bother them!
Will was happy to get ready for the date.Will called the girl and set a pick up time, but she cancelled.Will went out with some buddies instead
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Charlotte had ordered a pizza.
She ate three slices of the pizza.
She ate all her pizza in one sitting.
Charlotte was going to bring part of the pizza to work for lunch. She forgot to put the pizza in the refrigerator. Charlotte had to throw the pizza in the morning.
Charlotte had planned to bring part of the pizza to work for lunch.She was so hungry that she had nothing leftover.Charlotte had to prepare a lunch in the morning.
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Tom wants to get a new job.
He has an interview today.
He could not land an interview anywhere.
The interview is at a big company. Tom feels lucky today. Tom gets the new job.
He wanted an interview at a big company.Tom feels lucky today.But he still couldn't get an interview.
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The girl loved to sew.
She bought a basket to put all her sewing supplies in.
She made quilts.
She would take it out every evening and work a bit. Then she'd put the basket on her end table. The basket was a reminder to finish the project she'd started.
She would take out her fabric every evening and work a bit.Then she'd lay her quilts on her end table.The quilt was a reminder to finish the project she'd started.
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Tom was struggling in school.
He decided to hire a tutor.
He asked his sister for help.
He found the tutor very useful. His grades soon improved. Tom became very happy with his academic performance.
He found his sister to be very useful.His grades soon improved.Tom became very happy with his academic performance.
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Tina went to the bathroom to freshen up.
Brad needed to use the bathroom however, he had to wait.
When she got in there she realized that the toilet was clogged.
Tina still remained in the bathroom after an hour. He broke through the door. It fell on the mirror and smashed Tina's supplies.
Tina still remained in the bathroom after an hour.Brad broke through the door.It fell on the mirror and smashed Tina's supplies.
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Cameron wanted a bowl of cereal and milk.
He realized his milk was expired.
He didnt have milk.
Cameron threw the milk down the drain. He bought a new gallon of milk the next day. Cam ate his cereal and milk the next day.
Cameron threw the cereal down the drain.He bought a new gallon of milk the next day.Cam ate his cereal and milk the next day.