Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

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The Times says this meeting was confirmed by a White House aide, while the Post says the White House declined to comment about it and has refused to release the relevant entry logs.

Ex Output:
The Times says thiswas confirmed by a White House aide, while the Post says the White House declined to comment about it.

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"The article by Bill Bryson [XVII, 4] on the vagaries of English abroad unfortunately also serves to illustrate the lack of linguistic understanding which exists between our two countries."

Ex Output:
Article by Bill Bryson on vagaries of English unfortunately serves to illustrate of lack of linguistic understanding.

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The practice takes its name from a Colombian party game where kids reach into a barrel with a hook or with bare hands and pull out a surprise gift.

Ex Output:
The practice takes its name from a party game where kids reach into a barrel and pull out a gift.