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.

manchester became the first city in the uk to acquire a modern light rail tram system when the manchester metrolink opened in 1992.
manchester became the initial city in the uk to acquire a present light rail tram system when the manchester metrolink opened in 1992.

construction was completed in 1254 under frederick 's son , conrad iv of germany.
construction was finished in 1254 under frederick 's son , conrad iv of germany.

the waxing crescent moon " represents a young nation on the ascendant ".
the waxing moon represents a nation that is rising.