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: When no absolute majority of the court can agree on the basis for deciding the case , the decision of the court may be contained in a number of concurring opinions , and the concurring opinion joined by the greatest number of judges is referred to as the plurality opinion .

A: The concurring opinion joined by the greatest number of judges is called the plurality opinion .
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Q: Pithole 's sudden growth and equally rapid decline , as well as its status as a " proving ground " of sorts for the burgeoning petroleum industry , made it one of the most famous of oil boomtowns .

A: The quick growing of Pithole and then fast decline made it one of the most famous of the oil boomtowns .
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Q: A trademark may be designated by the following symbols : A trademark is typically a name , word , phrase , logo , symbol , design , image , or a combination of these elements .

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A trademark can be a name , word , phrase , symbol , logo , design , or picture .
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