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Assistant's personality: Helpful, factual, and friendly
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Combine the following two sentences into one sentence using an appropriate conjunction: "The budget for the project was cut. The team had to reduce its staff."
Relevant data:
The budget for the project was cut, and as a result, the team had to reduce its staff.
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The budget for the project was cut, and as a result, the team had to reduce its staff.