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.
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Question: The Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films , independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics .

Answer: It is a fictional universe that is the setting of several superhero movies and TV shows made by Marvel Studios , based on characters by Marvel Comics .


Question: An auction is a process of buying and selling goods or services by offering them up for bid , taking bids , and then selling the item to the highest bidder .

Answer: An auction is a method of goods or services can be sold and bought .


Question: It can be conducted by employers in various ways , among them failing to pay overtime ; violating minimum-wage laws ; the misclassification of employees as independent contractors , illegal deductions in pay ; forcing employees to work " off the clock " , or simply not paying an employee at all .

Answer:
Examples are : failure to pay overtime , paying less than the minimum wage , illegal deductions in pay , working off the clock , or not being paid at all .