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.

Example Input: influences regional at the end of the 12th century europe was divided into a multitude of city states and kingdoms.
Example Output: europe was divided into a large number of city , states , and kingdoms at the end of the 12th century due to regional influences.

Example Input: will & grace became a ratings success , and messing gained renown.
Example Output: will & grace got great ratings , and messing became well known.

Example Input: he resumed his post in july , with no apparent reduction in his ruthlessness.
Example Output:
no less ruthless he resumed his post in july.