This is a paraphrasing task. In this task, you're given a sentence and your task is to generate another sentence which express same meaning as the input using different words.
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Question: ( richard ) we 're on patrol in the delta .

Answer: we 're on patrol in the delta .

Question: this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on outside staff and work contracted out , including the ' helpdesk ' services .

Answer: this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel and the work outsourced , including the '' helpboard '' service .

Question: " what ' s amiss , lad ? " he asked anxiously .

Answer:
'what happened to you , boy ? 'he asked uneasily .