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.
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Question: When other constituent republics of the Soviet Union advanced claims to sovereignty in 1988 and 1989 , Turkmenia 's leadership also began to criticize Moscow 's economic and political policies as exploitative and detrimental to the well-being and pride of the Turkmen .

Answer: When other Soviet republics claimed sovereignty over their territory in 1988 and 1989 , Turkmenia 's leadership also began to criticize Moscow 's economic and political policies .

Question: Freyberg had informed his superiors that he believed , given the circumstances , there was no better than a 50 per cent chance of success for the offensive .

Answer: Freyberg thought there was only a 50 % chance of success for the attack .

Question: Abscesses may occur in any kind of tissue but most frequently on skin surface ( where they may be superficial pustules ( boils ) or deep skin abscesses ) , in the lungs , brain , teeth , kidneys , and tonsils .

Answer:
They are usually on the skin surface ( such as a boils , or deep skin abscesses ) , in the lungs , brain , teeth , kidneys and tonsils .