In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Q: No specific year can be cited as the origin of the blues , largely because the style evolved over a long period and existed in approaching its modern form before the term " blues " was introduced and before the style was thoroughly documented .

A: No year can be cited as the origin , because the style evolved over a long period .
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Q: The Punjabis ( Punjabi : , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ) or Punjabi people are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group associated with the Punjab region in South Asia , specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent , presently divided between Punjab , India and Punjab , Pakistan .

A: The Punjabi people ( , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ also Panjabi people ) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group from South Asia ( Pakistan and India ) .
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Q: The Pierre de Coubertin medal ( also known as the De Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal ) is a special decoration awarded by the International Olympic Committee to those athletes , former athletes , sports promoters , sporting officials and others who exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship in Olympic events or through exceptional service to the Olympic movement .

A:
The Pierre de Coubertin medal , also known as the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal , is a special honor awarded by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) .
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