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.

As launch customer , and because of its early involvement before placing a formal order , Pan Am was able to influence the design and development of the 747 to an extent unmatched by a single airline before or since .
Since Pan Am was the launch customer , Pan Am had a big say in the design and making of the 747 .

The 2016 United States presidential election in Connecticut was held on November 8 , 2016 , as part of the 2016 United States presidential election in which all 50 states plus the District of Columbia participated .
The 2016 United States presidential election in Connecticut was held on 8 November 2016 .

By taking a stand against the actions of Bernie Ecclestone , the FIA and the wider commercial aspects of Formula One , McLaren , Williams and Tyrrell lost both influence in the sport and income which they would have received as signatories .

Taking a stand against Bernie Ecclestone , the FIA , and the commercial aspects of Formula One put McLaren , Williams , and Tyrrell in a bind .

