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.

Q: although she had previously spoken in fantasies and dream sequences , maggie 's first word spoken in the normal continuity of the series occurred in " lisa 's first word " , when she was voiced by elizabeth taylor.

A: though maggie had previously spoken in fantasies and dream sequences , her first word spoken in the normal mode of the series occurred in " liza 's first word " , when she was given sound by elizabeth taylor.
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Q: influences regional at the end of the 12th century europe was divided into a multitude of city states and kingdoms.

A: europe was divided into a large number of city , states , and kingdoms at the end of the 12th century due to regional influences.
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Q: proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle , often for decades.

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taking proper care of a saddle can make it last decades longer.
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