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.

Q: In the United States , the equivalent to the foreign ministry is called the Department of State , and the equivalent position is known as the Secretary of State .

A: In the United States , the foreign minister is called the ' Secretary of State ' .
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Q: Dog fighting is a type of blood sport generally defined as two or more game dogs against one another in a ring or a pit for the entertainment of the spectators or the gratification of the dogfighters , who are sometimes referred to as dogmen .

A: Dog fighting is a blood sport that involves several dogs fighting at one time ; sometimes many dogs are involved .
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Q: A local area network ( LAN ) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence , school , laboratory , university campus or office building .

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A local area network ( LAN ) is a computer network in a small area like a home , office , or school .
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