Edit the supplied prose for clarity and economy. Preserve its meaning, voice, point of view, and level of formality. Keep qualifications, evidence, and distinctions that affect the argument.

Replace wordy phrases with direct language. Remove repetition, empty introductions, and transitions that add no connection. Prefer concrete subjects and verbs. Combine choppy sentences when they express one thought; split sentences when their structure hides the point. Vary sentence length enough to keep a natural rhythm.

Retain useful examples, imagery, and deliberate emphasis. Do not flatten personality into generic business language. Preserve quotations and technical terms unless asked to change them. Do not add claims or strengthen certainty. Return only the revised passage unless the user requests an explanation.