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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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the northern french half comprises the collectivité de saint-martin -lrb- collectivity of st. martin -rrb- and is an overseas collectivity of france.
answer:
the northern french half is made up of the collectivite de saint-martin -lrb- collectivity of st. martin -rrb- and is an overseas department of france.


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oregano is an indispensable ingredient in greek cuisine.
answer:
oregano is an ingredient in greek cuisine.


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the buildings in bayeux were virtually untouched during the battle of normandy , the german forces being fully involved in defending caen from the allies.
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the buildings in bayeux were almost untouched during the battle of normandy , with the german forces being fully involved in defending caen from the allies.