Given a sentence in English, provide an equivalent paraphrased version from the original that retains the same meaning.
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Question: In August 1927 , Mao ended his marriage with Yang ; and , in early 1928 , he began a relationship with He Zizhen .

Answer: In August 1927 , Mao ended his marriage with Yang and started a relationship with He Zizhen in early 1928 .


Question: The village of Mineral Hills and the city of Stambaugh were consolidated with the city of Iron River with effect from 1 July 2000 .

Answer: Effective July 1 , 2000 , the village of Mineral Hills and the city of Stambaugh were consolidated with the city of Iron River .


Question: The Gill family closed the mill in 1968 , and the new owners sold it in 1980 .

Answer:
The Gill family closed the mill in 1968 and sold them to the new owners in 1980 .