TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: "As further ammunition to support my bulletproof contention that our language is loaded with guns and cannons, I'll conclude by gunning for items that have the word gun in them."

SOLUTION: "As further ammunition supporting our language being gun-filled, I'll conclude by gunning for items with the word gun."

PROBLEM: These are prime examples of hard fought victories and critical efforts that are working to improve the health of our marine environment.

SOLUTION: Hard fought victories and critical efforts work in improving the health of our marine environment

PROBLEM: "To complete the partner exercises, you had to grab your partner, spin him this way and that, and generally come in very close contact."

SOLUTION:
To complete partner exercises, grab your partner, spin him around in very close contact.