TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: Seventeen evictions were delayed, giving families additional time to find new housing, Romeo said. And in three other cases, the lawyers were not able to get extensions but were able to avert judgments against the tenants.

SOLUTION: Seventeen evictions were delayed, giving families additional time to find new housing, and the lawyers weren't able to get extensions but able avert judgments.

PROBLEM: In a telephone interview, Mr. Reupke said his departure was for " personal reasons, " which he declined to specify. " There is no business reason for my departure, " nor any disagreement over policy, he added.

SOLUTION: Mr. Reupke said his departure was for "personal" reasons. "There is no business reason for my departure," nor any disagreement over policy.

PROBLEM: In 1839, the governor of Singapore sent James Brooke (1803-1868) to promote trade links with the Sultan of Brunei. He had been an audacious cavalry officer in the Anglo-Burmese wars and now exploited the situation for his own benefit.

SOLUTION:
In 1839, the governor of Singapore sent James Brooke (1803-1868) to promote trade links with the Sultan of Brunei. He had been an cavalry officer in the Anglo-Burmese wars.