Brevity and Clarity

Edit for brevity and clarity.

1. He wandered through the streets.

2. The suspect sprinted across the yard.

3. The war refugees sought a haven across the border.

4. “I would never support an independent counsel,” he said. “It would infringe on the autonomy of the City Council.”

5. A police spokesperson reported five shootings Saturday night including three in Central Park.

6. The reporter said he covered wars in 18 countries during his 30-year career.

7. The project is funded by state and federal grants.

8. A college graduate from Cal State Fullerton earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.