In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.

Q: The surfer uses their surfboard to catch a wave and ride in towards the shore .

A: Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider , referred to as a surfer , rides on the forward or face of a moving wave , which usually carries the surfer towards the shore .
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Q: Article Seven of the United States Constitution explains what needs to happen for the Constitution to be approved .

A: Article Seven of the United States Constitution sets the number of state ratifications necessary in order for the Constitution to take effect and prescribes the method through which the states may ratify it .
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Q: Here the Court ruled that racial segregation was not in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution , as long as the racially separate facilities were equal .

A:
Separate but equal was a legal doctrine in United States constitutional law , according to which racial segregation did not necessarily violate the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution , which guaranteed " equal protection " under the law to all people .
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