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.
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Question: within a decade of its inception , a & m became the world 's largest independent record company.

Answer: within a decade from its beginning , a & m became the world 's largest independent record company.

Question: the organic matter in soil derives from plants and animals.

Answer: the organic stuff in dirt comes from plants and animals.

Question: the drug also extends the time before a patient needs ventilation support.

Answer:
the drug extends time until a patient needs ventilation.