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In this task, you're given a sentence and your task is to generate a simplified sentence that focuses on lexical paraphrasing from the original sentence given in the input.
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in architectural decoration small pieces of colored and iridescent shell have been used to create mosaics and inlays , which have been used to decorate walls , furniture and boxes.
answer:
small pieces of colored and iridescent shell were used to create mosaics and inlays on walls , furniture and boxes.


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the film stars al pacino , john cazale , chris sarandon , james broderick , and charles durning.
answer:
al pacino , john cazale , chris sarandon , james broderick , and charles durning are stars of the film.


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a new frontal ridge had formed on august 17 which caused the storm to drift in a westerly direction.
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a new frontal ridge was made on august 17 which caused the storm to go west.