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.

Ex Input:
the forecasters then stated that franklin could " attain and maintain hurricane strength " and make a close approach to bermuda.

Ex Output:
forecasters said franklin could " attain and maintain hurricane strength " and get very close to bermuda.

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in late 2004 , suleman made headlines by cutting howard stern 's radio show from four citadel stations , citing stern 's frequent discussions regarding his upcoming move to sirius satellite radio.

Ex Output:
in late 2004 , suleman made headlines by removing howard stern 's radio show from four citadel stations , citing stern frequently talking about his upcoming move to sirius satellite radio.

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meanwhile , big mama explains to tod that his friendship with copper can not continue , as they are natural enemies , but tod refuses to believe her.

Ex Output:
big mama explains to tod that his friendship with copper can not continue , as they are natural enemies , but tod refuses to believe her.