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.

contact between visiting seamen and prisoners was barred.
contact between visiting seamen and prisoners was not allowed.

the team 's name originated from the burning of atlanta led by u.s. army general william sherman during the american civil war.
the team 's name comes from the burning of atlanta by general william sherman during the u.s. civil war.

the san antonio spurs are an american professional basketball team based in san antonio , texas.

the san antonio spurs are an american professional basketball team from san antonio , texas.