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: the forecasters then stated that franklin could " attain and maintain hurricane strength " and make a close approach to bermuda.

Answer: forecasters said franklin could " attain and maintain hurricane strength " and get very close to bermuda.


Question: the film premiered in mexico city on december 21 , 1944.

Answer: the film opened in mexico city on december 21 , 1944.


Question: direct mechanical power transmission required that industries using hydropower had to locate near the waterfall.

Answer:
direct mechanical power transmission requires that industries hydropower have to be located neat the waterfall.


