I before E except after C

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A stupid rule that makes no sense and is used by people who hate spelling. It’s like the worst math problem ever, but with letters.
My kid failed spelling because of this dumb rule.
The teacher screamed at the board like it had betrayed her.
I tried to spell 'receive' and it turned into a crying session.
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A weird exception that shows how messed up English is. It’s like when your neighbor Keith gets eight fake beige sleighs from caffeinated freaks.
Keith got eight fake sleighs and no one knows why.
My neighbor’s life is a mess because of this rule.
Why is ‘eight’ spelled with a ‘gh’? That’s not even fair.
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A rule created by Satan to make spelling worse. It’s like the worst nightmare of any kid who’s ever had a spelling test.
My kid cried during the spelling bee because of this rule.
The teacher cursed the rule like it was a demon.
I tried to spell ‘height’ and it ruined my day.
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