In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

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The 1930s ( pronounced " nineteen-thirties " , commonly abbreviated as the " Thirties " ) was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1 , 1930 , and ended on December 31 , 1939 .

Ex Output:
The 1930s was the decade that started on January 1 , 1930 and ended on December 31 , 1939 .

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The UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women states , " violence against women is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women " and " violence against women is one of the crucial social mechanisms by which women are forced into a subordinate position compared with men . "

Ex Output:
The United Nations ' Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women says : " violence against women is a manifestation of historically unequal power of relations between men and women . "

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He is commonly depicted as a man of great strength and loyalty , and a popular subject of Japanese folklore , showcased in many ancient and modern literature and productions .

Ex Output:
He is shown as a man of great strength and loyalty , in Japanese folklore .