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I was about to run track.
This was during the winter time.
This was during a very hot summer and wearing shorts was required.
I wore jogging pants. However the jogging pants was too big. It ended up sliding down all the time.
I wore blue shorts.However the shorts were too big.They ended up sliding down all the time.
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Larry has always been single.
He has always wanted that special someone.
He just likes to be alone.
He heads to the bar to find a lady. He finds a woman. He falls in love and marries her.
His friends forced him to go to the bar to find a lady.He finds a woman.He immediately hates her and goes back home alone.
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The planes were all flying into the airport.
The flight controller made sure they all landed safely.
Something horrible happened on the way.
It was a very busy day and he had a lot to monitor. When he finished his shift, he was exhausted. He had a very stressful job.
It was a very busy day at the airport and and the flight controller had a lot to monitor.When he finished his shift, he was exhausted.He had a very stressful job.
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Mindy had an assigned seat at the front of the bus.
It was the only place her cello would fit.
It was the only place she was allowed to sit due to her bad behavior.
One day, another boy had taken her seat. He wouldn't move out of her seat. The bus driver had him move.
But Mindy didn't follow the seat assignment.She was scolded by her teacher.Mindy had no choice but to sit at the front.
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Jeff was learning to skateboard.
He fell while attempting a trick.
He almost fell while attempting a trick.
Jeff landed on his arm. Jeff sprained his wrist. Jeff waited a few months before getting back on the skateboard.
Jeff was about to land on his arm.He could have sprained his wrist.Jeff stopped playing with his skateboard.
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Tom wanted to buy his wife a gift.
But, he couldn't afford one.
He just got his bonus from his boss.
He decided to steal something for his wife. He stole a pearl necklace. His wife loved the necklace and never found out it was stolen.
He decided to buy something for his wife.He bought a pearl necklace.His wife loved the necklace and never found out it was expensive.
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Amy had been driving her car for 10 years.
One day the part over the seat belt fell off and hit her in the head.
One day part of the roof flew off and she had to stop.
Amy was driving and couldn't move the piece until she stopped. At a red light she tried to push the piece back into place. Amy ended up yanking it off so she could continue driving.
Amy stop driving but couldn't move the piece.At a red light she tried to push the piece back into place.Amy ended up yanking it off so she could continue driving.
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Amy decided to start running to get her figure back.
Amy bought new running shoes and running clothes.
Amy bought new running shoes and running clothes and will never walk home.
She was excited the first day when she started running. After the first block Amy was winded and struggling to run. She ended up walking back home.
She always took an Uber home from work or drove her car.Amy decided to test her new shoes and ran around the blakc.She was struggling so she decided to quit.
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Kate came home angry.
Her mom asked her what's wrong.
No one asked her what was wrong.
She said that she failed a test. Her mom got mad and Kate cursed at her. As a result her mom kicked her out of the house.
She had failed a test.Her mom got mad and Kate cursed at her when they finally discussed it later.As a result her mom kicked her out of the house.
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One day the Jones family went to a local parade.
They had lots of bands.
There were no bands.
They also had magnificent floats. People handed out free hot dogs. Everyone had fun.
They also had no floats.people handed out hot dogs you had to pay for.Everyone hated it.
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Allie was interviewing for a lot of jobs.
She needed a decent paying job.
She needed a decent paying job but will never get a call back to get hired.
She was educated and had a great resume. Luckily the next week she got some calls. Four places wanted to hire her.
She was educated and had a great resume.Unfortunately, she hasn't had any luck.Four places rejected her so far.
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Carol was on a very big hike.
The hike took over three days.
The hike only took a day.
One day, she stumbled over an anteater. The anteater was harmless and Carol adored it. Now, the anteater is able to eat whatever it wants.
At the end of the day, she stumbled over an anteater.The anteater was harmless and Carol adored it.Now the anteater is able to eat whatever it wants.
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Tabby was a sweet girl.
She had long brown hair and native cheekbones.
She was black.
She always told everyone she was a native american. It wasn't true, but people believed it. She thought it was very funny.
She always told everyone she was African american.It was true, and people believed it.She thought it was very cool.
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Tom was playing ultimate frisbee with his friends.
It was one of his first times.
It was just one of many times and he was very skilled.
He threw it in the completely wrong direction. They spent a long time looking for it but never found it. Tom bought a replacement.
Surprisingly, he threw it in the completely wrong direction.They spent a long time looking for it but never found it.Tom bought a replacement.
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Gene had lots of friends who were wealthy.
All of his friends had swimming pools at their house, but Gene didn't.
All of his friends had huge, beautiful houses on the beach.
He often wondered whether his friends appreciated their pools. He asked his friend Dave, who said he never really used his pool. Gene felt encouraged to work hard and appreciate everything he has.
He often wondered whether his friends appreciated their beachfront property.He asked his friend Dave, who said he never really used the beach.Gene felt encouraged to work hard and appreciate everything he has.
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Ken was happy to divorce his wife.
He thought things would be better some place else.
But he feared things would be worse some place else.
He was wrong. Life got much harder. He really regretted leaving his family.
He was wrong.Life got much harder.He really regretted staying with his family.
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Mark was convinced there was a ghost in his house.
His mom assured him that ghosts weren't real.
His mom assured him that ghosts weren't real and Dad left for Grandma's house for the week.
Mark wasn't convinced so he decided to set a trap. He heard what he thought was a ghost and tossed a net over it! Underneath the net was his dad and they both had a laugh about it.
Mark wasn't convinced so he decided to set a trap.He heard what he thought was a ghost and tossed a net over it!Underneath the net was his brother and they both had a laugh about it.
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Kenneth was very afraid of ants.
One day, he went outside and saw a colony.
One day, he noticed that they were gone.
He saw how they worked together to create something beautiful. Then, Kenneth began appreciating ants. Now, Kenneth loves the ants.
A while later they returned, and he saw how they worked together to create something beautiful.Then, Kenneth began appreciating ants.Now, Kenneth loves the ants.
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Ricard loves Amy.
Sadly, Amy never pays attention to him.
Amy loves him too.
Ricard keep sending flower and chocolate every valentine. Five years straight, he keep doing it. Ricard successfully married Amy last year.
Ricard keep sending flower and chocolate every valentine.Five years straight, he keep doing it.Ricard successfully married Amy last year.
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Charlie loved stuffed animals.
His favorite was his teddy bear.
His least favorite stuffed animal was the teddy bear.
His aunt gave it to him when he was born. Charlie slept with it every night. It brought him a lot of comfort.
His aunt gave it to him when he was born.Charlie left it in his cabinet every night.It did not bring him a lot of comfort.
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Jimmy was taking a shower.
Suddenly he blacked out and the next thing he knew he was in bed.
He slipped and hit his head on the wall and woke up in the hospital.
His mom told him he had passed out. They said he was lucky he hadn't hit anything. Jimmy felt very grateful and spooked by his experience.
His mom told him he had a conccusion.hey said he was lucky he hadn't broken anything.Jimmy felt very grateful and spooked by his experience.
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Jessica was redoing her kitchen.
She found some beautiful rugs.
She found some beautiful rugs but couldn't afford them ever.
She spread them out on her kitchen floor. They were exactly what the room had been missing! She couldn't wait to move on to the rest of the house.
She imagined them out on her kitchen floor.They were exactly what the room had been missing!She waited and bought them on sale.
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Tom got a guitar for his birthday.
He practiced often to learn to play.
He never practiced and didn't learn to play.
He looked up videos online. He also asked others questions. Tom became really good in a short period of time.
He was too busy watching videos online.He was also busy asking questionsTom never learned to play guitar.
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Dan hit his golf ball and watched it go.
The ball bounced on the grass and into the sand trap.
The ball landed in the middle of the green.
Dan pretended that his ball actually landed on the green. His friends were not paying attention so they believed him. Dan snuck a ball on the green and made his putt from 10 feet.
Dan pretended that his ball actually landed in a better spot.His friends were not paying attention so they believed him.Dan snuck a ball closer to the whole and made his putt from 10 feet.
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I've always loved to eat salads.
When I go to restaurants I always order a salad.
I hated making my own salads and preferred to buy them.
I liked to make my own salads. It's so time consuming tossing the salads. I bought a salad spinner and now they take very little time to make.
I hated to make my own salads.It's so time consuming tossing the salads.I bought a salad spinner and now they take very little time to make.
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Anna was on vacation.
She decided to take pictures to remember it.
She decided she was homesick and left immediately.
She went to the store. Then she bought a disposable camera. She snapped lots of photos during her trip!
She stopped at the store.Then she bought a disposable camera.She snapped lots of photos of her house!
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Once there was a man who was a bodybuilder.
This man's diet was very strict and he had to eat and exercise lots.
His name was Arnold Schwarzenegger, and he was destined for even greater things.
One day, he hurt his back and could no longer work out. His appetite did not change, and he continued to eat a lot of food. The man got so fat that he was the fattest man alive.
One day, he hurt his back and could no longer work out.His appetite did not change, and he continued to eat a lot of food.The man still worked out moderately though, so his weight wasn't too crazy.
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James was playing video names when he got a bloody nose.
The blood came out quickly, staining his jeans.
The blood came out quickly staining his shirt.
When the bleeding stopped he was left to deal with the mess. Nothing seemed to get the blood out of his pants. Luckily, his mom took the pants and somehow fixed them.
When the bleeding stopped he was left to deal with the mess.Nothing seemed to get the blood out of his shirt.Luckily, his mom took the shirt and somehow fixed it.
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George, despite his name, wasn't curious at all.
He didn't like learning anything new or be challenged.
He was a funny kid.
What he wanted was a simple life. But life didn't listen to this and sent him a whimsical woman. He fell madly in love and suddenly wanted to learn all about her.
What he wanted was a humorous life.But life didn't listen to this and sent him a boring woman.He fell madly in love and suddenly wanted to learn all about her.
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When Lynn was twenty-three she was told she could never have children.
She felt devastated but accepted it.
She felt devastated but that fact made it easier to decide to have a hysterectomy.
Years later she met a guy and they fell in love. After years of being together Lynn started feeling sick. She decided to try a pregnancy test and it came out positive.
Years later she met a guy and they fell in love.After years of being together Lynn started feeling sick.She decided to talk to a doctor and was told she had an illness.
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The man gathered his briefcase and his coat.
He boarded the plane and sat down.
He boarded the train and sat down.
He was looking forward to an uneventful flight. A small child sat next to him and started throwing toys. The man couldn't wait to get off this plane!
He was looking forward to an uneventful ride.A small child sat next to him and started throwing toys.The man couldn't wait to get off this train!
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Emma was making a costume.
She went to a fabric store.
Emma decided to buy one online instead.
Then, she looked through pattern books. She chose one. Then she went home and made it.
She wanted to add something a little extra to it so she looked through pattern books.She chose one.Then she went home and added to the online costume.
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The writer stared at the blank page.
Nothing was coming to him today.
His pen was poised over the paper.
But, finally, he had a flash of inspiration. He set to typing furiously. By morning's end, he had crafted five exquisite sentences.
But, finally, he had a flash of inspiration.He set to writing furiously.By morning's end, he had crafted five exquisite sentences.
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The farmer looked to the sky and asked the clouds for rain.
He realized it was up to him to water his crops so he got a hose.
It started raining heavily just a minute later.
The farmer spent all day lugging his hose around to the crops. After he was done he was very tired and sore so he went home. The farmer turned on tv and the weatherman called for big rain.
The farmer spent all day giving thanks.After he was done he was very tired, so he went inside.The farmer turned on tv and the weatherman called for more big rain.
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Harry met Larry at the library to study for the big test.
They chatted instead of studying.
They studied and did not chat once.
On the day of the test they were both unprepared. Harry and Larry failed their test. They vowed to never make that same mistake again.
On the day of the test they were both prepared.Harry and Larry passed their test.They vowed to always study before tests.
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The weather outside was very nice and warm.
Sam decided to open a window to let in some fresh air.
Sam decided to go outside to enjoy the fresh air.
A fly came in through the open window. The insect filled Sam with great terror. He ran from the room and slammed the door behind him.
There was a fly inside that seemed to follow Sam.The insect filled Sam with great terror.He ran to escape but the fly followed him.
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My wife's niece was 9 when she stayed over at our home.
Her older siblings stayed over at our home when they were her age.
She had lots of fun.
She came over on a Friday night. She got nervous and could not sleep. We had to take her home.
She came over on a Friday night.She got excited and could not sleep.We had to take her home late the next day.
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Xavier was late that morning.
He didn't have time to ask his wife to chose his shirt.
He didn't have time to ask his wife to chose his shirt but he will never choose a pink shirt.
He put on the first shirt he saw to go to work. When he arrived, people were looking at him strangely. He had chosen a pink shirt with blue stripes.
He put on the first plain-colored shirt he saw to go to work.When he arrived, people were looking at him strangely.He had chosen his wife's silk blouse with light blue stripes.
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Jill was knitting her boyfriend Sam a sweater for his birthday.
She went into his closet to get another sweater to size it to.
She went into his closet after asking him his size for a sweater.
But when she gave it to him it was way too small. She realized she had accidentally used his little brother's sweater. So his little brother got the one she had knitted since it fit him.
But when she gave it to him it was way too large.She realized she had accidentally used his big brother's sweater.So his big brother got the one she had knitted since it fit him.
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Eddie attended a boxing match with his friend.
Eddie's friend wanted to make a wager on one of the matches.
Eddies friend wanted to compete in one of the matches.
Eddie hated to gamble. He didn't take his friend up on his bet. Eddie's friend tried to get him to bet the rest of the night.
Eddie would hate to see his friend get beat up.He didn't tell his friend to compete.Eddie's friend tried to do it anyway.
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Megan was at a donut shop.
She really wanted a fresh donut, hot out of the machine.
They were out of donuts so she had to leave.
She waited in line and then got her donut. Then, she went to take a bite but it was so hot. She accidentally dropped the donut in surprise.
She returned the next morning and waited in line to get her donut.She went to take a bite but it was so hot.She accidentally dropped the donut in surprise.
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Bob got drunk at the Christmas party.
He decided to drive home under the influence of alcohol.
Bob got home safely and died in his sleep.
Sure enough, he was stopped by the police. They police arrested Bob and sent him to jail. Bob had to pay a fine and realize he should not drink and drive.
Sure enough, his daughter found him the next day.They gave Bob a great funeral.Bob's family never got to say good bye to him.
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I was getting ready to leave my hotel room for the day.
Suddenly the fire alarm went off.
I left my room and went straight to the airport.
I left my room and headed to the stairs. The alarm stopped before I got outside. I was relieved that it was only a drill.
I left my room and headed to the airport.The alarm stopped before I got through security.I was relieved that it was only my belt making it go off.
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The cats were locked in a large kennel in the back of the car.
They traveled for twelve hours.
They traveled in peace for twelve hours.
Jeffy the cat hissed a lot at the other two in the kennel. They were let out of the kennel when they got to their new house. After a couple of days hiding the cats settled in.
Jeffy the cat purred a lot at the other two in the kennel.They were let out of the kennel when they got to their new house.After a couple of days hiding the cats settled in.
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The dealer just turned over a card that won a player a lot of money.
As a result the dealer became jittery.
The gambler loved playing the poker on the computer.
He tried to shuffle the cards but he dropped the deck. Cards went all over the table. A player secretly picked up a card and marked it before returning it.
The dealer shuffled the cards.Cards were dealt.No one could secretly pick up a card and mark it in online poker.
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Trey had forgotten to study for his math exam.
His teacher was sick and they had a sub.
His teacher was sick but still showed up.
The test was postponed. Trey was relieved. He studied hard that night for the test.
The test went on as plannedTrey was worried.He played video games instead of studying hard that night for the test.
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Carlos got a new book.
He started to read it.
His goat ate the pages.
He wanted to read only a hundred pages. Carlos ended up reading the whole day. He finished the book in a whole day.
He read only a hundred pages.Carlos ended up reading another book the whole day.He finished the second book in a whole day.
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The old woman was a nasty piece of work.
She lied to everyone about each other.
She lied to everyone about each other except to her daughter.
He daughter got tired of this and refused to talk to her. The woman tried to get the daughter to talk to her before she died. She died without talking to her daughter.
He daughter got tired of her behavior and refused to talk to her.The woman tried to get the daughter to talk to her before she died.She died without talking to her daughter.
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The dentist was opening a new office.
It would have a beautiful lobby area.
It wouldn't have a lobby area.
The exam rooms would also be high-tech and very nice. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, the dentist spoke. He said he was really proud to be part of the community.
The exam rooms would also be high-tech and very nice but no lobby.At the ribbon cutting ceremony, the dentist spoke.He said he was really proud to be part of the community.
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Sue loved to shop.
She always found the best deals.
She never looked for any good deals.
One day she went shoe shopping. She racked up on some great deals. Sue bought 10 pairs of shoes for $100.
One day she went shoe shopping.She racked up on some terrible deals.Sue bought 10 pairs of shoes for $1000.
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Little Sally was three years old.
She was with her Mom at a big department store for the first time.
She was with her mom at a big department store and slept the entire time.
Her Mom saw her jumping up and down in front of a mannequin. Her mother asked her what she was doing. Sally said she was trying to get the funny lady to move.
Her mom saw her lying down in front of a mannequin.Her mother asked her what she was doing.Sally said she was lying in front of the funny lady because it didn't move.
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Bill's dog starts barking at the wall and pacing every time it rains.
Bill can't figure out why.
Bill had to put the dog down due to its aggression.
Until one day he sees a mouse run into a hole in the wall. The mouse was coming in from the rain whenever it rained. Once Bill patches the hole there is no more barking from the dog.
Until one day he sees a mouse run into a hole in the wall.The mouse was coming in from the rain whenever it rained.Once Bill learned about the mouse, he felt terrible for blaming his dog.
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Sam's school was having a canned food drive.
Sam's mom said they couldn't spare any food right now.
Sam's mom took him to the store and they bought brand new cans of food to donate.
Sam remembered there were old cans of food in the basement. He dug out some dusty cans with expired dates. Sam put his cans in the food barrel before anyone could check them.
Sam remembered there were old cans of food in the basement as well.He dug out some dusty cans with expired dates and brought those with the new ones.Sam put all his cans in the food barrel before anyone could check them.
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I ordered a burger at my favorite fast food joint.
I asked for extra bacon.
I asked for no bacon.
The price of the burger came to 12 dollars. I could not believe how expensive extra bacon was. I decided to get a job at the restaurant so I'd get free bacon.
I got extra tomato though, and the price of the burger came to 12 dollars.I could not believe how expensive extra tomato was.I decided to get a job at the restaurant so I'd get free tomato slices.
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It was going to be one of those days.
I could tell as soon as I woke up.
It was going to be a great day because I was going out with my girlfriend.
I couldn't seem to catch anything. I sat in front of my computer feeling annoyed. I wanted to just give up.
I couldn't seem to be sad about anything.I sat in front of my girlfriend feeling joyful.I wanted to just marry her.
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Wendy was on her computer one night.
She started to hear a weird sound in her hallway.
She was chatting online with John.
An investigation revealed no possible source for the sound. Still, all night the sound persisted. Wendy concluded that it must have been a ghost.
She heard a strange sound, but an investigation revealed no possible source for the sound.Still, all night the sound persisted.Wendy concluded that it must have been a ghost.
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Clark dealt with a fairly harmless but mostly annoying neighbor's dog.
He realized his pet mice were plentiful and energetic.
The dog was always pooping in his yard.
Without further delay, he took the cage full of them next door. Sneaking in the gate, he showed them in all their glory to Rex. Rex panicked and stopped attacking Clark's garden.
Without further delay, he set up a camera on his yard.When the dog snuck through the gate, the camera caught him pooping in the yard.Clark showed his neighbors the video and they apologized.
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She sat down on the stoop.
She felt lonely and exhausted.
She was happy and hot.
She had done everything she could. She picked a flower and looked at it. She wanted to just start over.
She had done everything she could to cool off.She picked a flower and looked at it and it calmed her.Being calm made her feel less hot.
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Amy learned how to make candy.
She learned it from youtube.
She learned it from her grandmas secret recipe.
She made a lot of candy. She started to sell the candy she made. Before she knows it, she had a candy store.
She made a lot of candy.She started to sell the candy she made.Before she knows it, she had a candy store.
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Andrew was in class and needed a pen.
He asked three kids for pens and they didn't have a extra pen.
Several kids had extra pens and offered to lend him one.
He asked more kids and had no luck. Finally he found a kid who had one. Andrew was happy and wrote down notes with his borrowed pen.
He asked more kids the next day and had no luck.Finally he found a kid who had one.Andrew was happy and wrote down notes with his borrowed pen, but would remember them from now on.
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Raphael didn't know he was gay until he was sixteen.
At that time, he couldn't deny his attraction to Matt.
At that time, he only admitted it to his best friend Matt.
The problem was that Matt had a girlfriend. So Raphael stayed silent for years. Only when they were in college did Matt admit he was gay too.
Matt had a girlfriend, but he was very supportive.So Raphael didn't stay silent and told others.When they were in college, Matt admitted he was gay too.
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This morning, like usual we left our house on time for school.
On the way there we come across a concrete truck stuck in the mud.
There was no traffic today, so we got to school and parked very quickly.
There was just enough room to go around and continue on, so we did. Then we came upon another truck laying sideways in the road. We were then forced to another route, what a morning!
On the way home after school, there was an accident but there was just enough room to go around and continue on, so we did.Then we came upon another truck laying sideways in the road.We were then forced to another route, what an afternoon!
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Dan got cut from the football team his junior year.
The coach said he was too slow and he needs fast people.
He played soccer instead his junior and senior year.
Dan was very upset but motivated to be better. He spent all offseason working on his speed. He dropped twenty pounds and made the team the next year.
Dan was very upset but motivated to be better.He spent all offseason working on his speed.He dropped twenty pounds and made the soccer team MVP the next year.
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There was a large lightning storm one night in Denmark.
A group of cattle were scared by the flashes.
A group of cattle in the barn were scared, but the doors were strong.
They all fled the fields. It took the farmer several days to find all of his livestock. He never left them outside in a storm again.
Some of them trampled each other though.It took the farmer several days to figure out new living arrangements for them in case of another storm.He never left them all in the barn at the same time in a storm again.
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I've had a crush on a guy in my math class for two years now.
Today, he finally asked me to go to the movies with him.
Today, he asked my best friend to go to the movies with him.
I was very excited, but forgot to ask him what time. The next day, I asked him when he planned on picking me up. He told me nevermind, he already found another girl to take.
I was very hurt, but pretended to be happy for them.The next day, my best friend told me he doesn't want the guy.She told me she was already eyeing for someone else.
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Maya had been in the hospital for a broken bone recently.
Now she felt a bad cold coming on.
She felt healthier than ever after having her arm treated.
She realized that it must have been from the hospital. Sure enough when she called the hospital confirmed a flu outbreak. Luckily, the flu was a mild one that would pass on it's own.
She realized that it must have been because of the hospital.Sure enough she called the hospital and thanked them for treating her arm.Luckily, the healthiness was lasting and didn't pass.
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Dan was playing poker with his friends.
They were loud and making too much noise.
They were serious and making very little noise.
Dan and his friends left a mess in the kitchen. Dan's wife was upset at the noise and mess. She didn't let them have poker at their house for months.
Dan and his friends left a mess in the kitchen.Dan's wife was upset at the noise and mess.She didn't let them study at their house for months.
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Fred was so nervous for his test.
He was afraid he wouldn't do well.
He woke up late and missed the test.
But all the sudden he did well. It wasn't as hard as he thought. Hence Fred was thrilled.
But he probably wouldn't have done well.It turned out not to be as hard as he thought.Hence Fred was disappointed.
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Sarah goes on a jog every day.
Usually she runs 5 miles.
Usually she jogs 10 miles.
Today she got up to 6 miles. She was determined to run 10 miles. She finally hit her goal distance.
Today she got up to 12 miles.She was determined to run 15 miles.She finally hit her goal distance.
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Maggie was trying to make it to work.
She was close when suddenly traffic clogged up.
She was running super late and had an important meeting.
At first she assumed it would pass quickly. Soon she realized she was in for the long haul. She ended up late to work by an entire hour.
At first she assumed she could drive quickly.Upon seeing the traffic, soon she realized she was in for the long haul.She ended up late to work by an entire hour.
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Lisa bought some new socks.
She put them in her sock drawer.
She put them under the bed.
The next morning, the drawer was empty! She saw her dog chewing on the socks. That naughty dog had raided the drawer!
The next morning, the socks was not under the bedShe saw her dog chewing on the socks.That naughty dog had raided the drawer!
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The teacher tried to explain the lesson to us.
When she sat down, her chair broke.
Ron saw her chair was broken and warned her.
She fell on the floor and couldn't get up. Ron confessed that he broke one of the table's legs. The teacher gave him a referral and suspended him.
She could have fallen on the floor.Ron said that he saw a crack in one of the chair's legs.The teacher thanked him and gave him a piece of candy.
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Eliza took the elevator to the 34th floor.
Halfway there, the elevator ground to a halt.
electricity goes off due to which elevator ground to a halt.
Eliza and the other people in the elevator pressed the help button. No one answered them. Eliza helped pry the elevator door open, and crawled to safety.
Eliza and the other people in the elevator pressed the help button.No one answered them.Eliza helped pry the elevator door open, and crawled to safety.
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Randy got fired from his job.
He was afraid to tell his wife.
He told his wife and she was furious.
He drove around for five days pretending to be at work. His wife went to his work to surprise him for lunch. She found out he was fired and was furious that he didn't tell her.
He had driven around for five days pretending to be at work.His wife went to his work to surprise him for lunch.She found out he was fired and was furious that he didn't tell her.
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Ray was working as a clerk at a convenience store.
He fell asleep on the job.
He was caffeinated and awake the whole day.
Some kids walked in and stole things from the store. The incident was caught on surveillance. Ray was fired for sleeping on the job.
Some kids walked in and tried to steal some things from the store.The incident was caught on surveillance.Ray was promoted for being vigilant on the job.
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Abby wanted to hatch chickens for a school project.
She went to her grandparents farm to do her project.
But she lived in the city, and her parents wouldn't let her get a chicken.
Abby's grandparents let her study one hen that was laying eggs. Abby kept notes on how long the egg took to hatch and the conditions. When the egg hatched, Abby turned in her written study.
Abby's grandparents lived in the country, so they let her study one hen that was laying eggs.Abby kept notes on how long the egg took to hatch and the conditions.When the egg hatched, Abby turned in her written study.
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I went to the grocery store on Sunday morning.
There was a cute guy stocking canned goods in aisle five.
There was a very rude guy stocking canned goods in aisle five.
He said hello and we started talking. He asked me out for coffee Sunday afternoon. We have been dating ever since we met that Sunday morning.
He said hey and I walked away.He continued to ask me out for coffee Sunday afternoon.I've been avoiding that grocery store ever since that Sunday morning.
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Zaddy Racks owner started leaving the door open to cool the house.
Zaddy Cracks started going outside by himself.
Zaddy wouldn't go outside by himself.
One day Zaddy Tracks couldn't be found. His owner though he had gotten lost outside. When she opened the kitchen cabinet there was Zaddy Tracks sleeping.
He asked his wife to accompany him.His wife immediately gave in to his request.They went outside for a walk.
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It was Greg's birthday.
His wife made him a cake.
His wife made him pizza.
It had three tiers. She had worked for hours on it. She couldn't wait for him to taste it!
It had three toppings.She had worked for hours on it.She couldn't wait for him to taste it!
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Ted had finally paid off his truck.
The title arrived in the mail.
The title paperwork was filed online.
He was so excited! He had never owned a car outright. He wanted to frame the title and hang it on the wall.
He was so excited!He had never owned a car outright.He wanted to print the title, to frame the title and hang it on the wall.
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Jennifer wanted to take her three kids on a vacation to Disneyland.
A single mom, she worked three jobs to save enough money.
Jennifer even booked a limo to take her family to the airport.
After earning enough money, she bought non-refundable plane tickets. The family set off for the airport, excited for their vacation. Then their car broke down on the highway and they missed their flight.
After saving enough money, she bought first class plane tickets.The family set off for the airport, excited for their vacation.Then their limo broke down on the highway and they missed their flight.
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We all went to the China buffet one day.
Everyone went inside and ate tons of delicious food.
But the buffet was already full, it didn't accommodate us.
When we left, we noticed a big crowd next door. The library was having a giant book sale. We all ended up with lots of books, it was the best day ever.
When we left, we noticed a big crowd next door, so we skipped that place too.We went to an Italian place instead.We all ended up with stuffed bellies, and it was the best day ever.
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Cindy was very pleased to be babysitting for a new family.
They only had one child but paid $15 an hour!
They had four children and only paid $5 an hour.
Shortly after the parent left she realized why. The little boy was horrible and wouldn't listen to her at all. She left with $60 but vowed never to watch him again.
Shortly after the parent left she knew she should have been getting paid more.The little boy was horrible and wouldn't listen to her at all.She left with $60 but vowed never to watch him again.
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Everyone always said she was pretty.
With age, she felt she was losing her looks.
She never believed anyone and decided to get plastic surgery.
She was unhappy when she looked in the mirror. Her dark features were growing darker and more pronounced. She began to avoid mirrors at all times.
She was unhappy when she looked in the mirror.Some of her features were still growing darker and becoming more pronounced.She began to avoid mirrors at all times.
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Caleb was walking in a store.
His jeans caught on an edge of a shelf.
He had just come from the beach and was wearing his wet swim trunks.
His jeans were ripped on the shelf. Caleb's wife mended the jeans. He was able to wear them again the next week.
His shorts got caught and ripped on a shelf.Caleb's wife mended the shorts.He was able to wear them again the next week.
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McKenna had never seen a band play live before.
She decided to go to a concert as soon as possible.
She decided to watch a live band on TV.
The first one in town was a band she kind of liked. They sounded horrible live! McKenna decided just to buy CDs instead.
The first band was a band she kind of liked.They sounded great live!McKenna decided to buy their CDs.
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Nolan had a bad tooth.
But he refused to go to the dentist.
So he went to the dentist.
As the pain was getting more intense every day, he had no choice. He called for an emergency appointment. When the tooth was out, Nolan was grateful to be pain-free.
He told the dentist the pain got worse and worse every day.That's why he had to call for an emergency appointment.When the tooth was out, Nolan was grateful to be pain-free.
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Allie loved makeup.
She went to the store try to some on.
So she did some makeup at home.
She painted a lot of foundation on. Allie looked in the mirror. She was shocked at how good she looked.
She painted a lot of foundation on.Allie looked in the mirror of her bedroom.She was shocked at how good she looked.
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Julie wanted to become a babysitter.
She needed an edge over other teen sitters.
But her neighborhood didn't need any teen sitters.
She decided to go through first aid training. Soon she was qualified and had parents calling for her. She had a thriving sitter business in no time.
She decided to go through first aid training and also learn other skills that people might need to hire help for.Soon she was cerified in CPR and also was able to take care of pets and elderly.She has a thriving business soon.
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Cathy was on the hunt for a brand new car.
Nothing was just so perfect for Cathy to ride in.
She wanted a minivan to drive her kids around.
After going in and out of about ten car lots, she narrowed it down . Cathy put her eyes on the convertible candy apple red Corvette Finally, Cathy finished all the paperwork and bought the Corvette.
After going in and out of about ten car lots, she narrowed it down .Cathy put her eyes on the tanned leather brown minivan.Finally, Cathy finished all the paperwork and bought the minivan.
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Nate was driving with his girlfriend.
She spotted a stray cat on the side of the road.
She spotted an abandoned puppy on the side of the road.
She immediately pulled over. Nate tried to convince her to just leave it. Instead they now have a new pet cat.
She immediately pulled over.Nate tried to convince her to just leave it.Instead they now have a new pet dog.
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Robin had an issue with his plumbing.
The pipe in the kitchen would leak every time he washed the dishes.
His toilet leaked every time he flushed it.
Although he called a plumber immediately, they didn't come for weeks. Until they came, Robin had to do all his washing up in the bath. He found it was much easier to soak all his dishes at once.
Although he called a plumber immediately, they didn't come for weeks.Until they came, Robin had to do use his neighbor's toilet when needed.He found it was much convenient to use a chamber pot when he feel the need to use a toilet.
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Tina had a project due.
It was due in a few hours.
Tina had just completed it.
Tina had not started yet. So she put away the distractions. Tina then got to it.
Tina had felt relief.She made sure to put away the distractions.Tina then got to turning it in.
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I noticed a man clapping his hands while standing in a garden.
I was curious as to why so I moved in closer to him.
I quickly walked away from him, fearful.
I watched as he prayed and clapped double time. I decided to just ask him what the hell was he doing. Now I know he was writing a gospel song for a choir.
I watched from afar as he prayed and clapped double time.I wanted to just ask him what the hell was he doing.But I was too afraid to approach him.
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Ana ran out of food.
She decided it was time to go grocery shopping.
She decided it was time to go out to eat.
She wrote out a list and headed to the store. She bought all kinds of meats, veggies and sides. Ana was so happy to have a house full of food again!
She went to McDonald's and got groceries on the way back.She bought all kinds of meats, veggies and sides.Ana was so happy to have a house full of food again!
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I took a sculpture class in high school.
Everyone made sculptures out of clay.
Everyone made sculptures out of a variety of materials.
I was terrible at using clay. My teacher informed me that sculptures could be made of anything. So I made a 5 foot sculpture out of plastic spoons.
I was terrible at using clay.I was glad that sculptures could be made of anything.So I made a 5 foot sculpture out of plastic spoons.
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Seth had an injured leg and was in a wheelchair.
He was saddened that he lost his mobility.
He bought a new wheelchair.
He then was asked to join a wheelchair basketball team. He became very good and actually travelled with the team. Wheelchair basketball changed Seth's life.
Seth then was asked to join a wheelchair basketball team.Seth became very good and actually travelled with the team.Wheelchair basketball changed Seth's life.
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Matt couldn't find a job.
So he decided to beg for money.
So he decided to join the army.
He wore dirty, old clothes and help up a sign on the street. And he made minimum wage. Matt begged for two months until he found a job.
He wore a uniform and went through training.And he gained skills while being paid.Matt served for two years and then found an awesome job.
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Sam invited his friends over for some beers.
But he had no beer.
But he had no beer and will never find beer ever again.
So he went to the store and got some. His friends went over. They all got drunk and had a good time.
So his friends went to the store and got some.His friends came over.They all got drunk and had a good time.
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Sue has an English test in the morning.
She got sick and had to miss her test.
She got sick but still went to school and passed the test.
She was upset because she had studied so much. Sue arranged a time with her teacher to make her test up. When she finally took her test, she passed it with flying colors.
She was weak because she had to take the test.Sue arranged a time with her teacher to restWhen she finally took her test, she passed it with flying colors.