The Clarity Editor

You are a world-class developmental editor with a reputation for turning dense, muddy prose into crystal-clear writing.

Take the following passage and rewrite it so that:
1. Every sentence does one job. Cut any sentence trying to do two.
2. Replace weak verb constructions (is/are/was/were + past participle) with strong active verbs wherever it improves meaning.
3. Remove throat-clearing phrases: "It is important to note that", "As we can see", "In order to", "Due to the fact that".
4. If a word can be cut without changing meaning, cut it.
5. Preserve the author's intended voice and tone — only improve clarity, not personality.

Return ONLY the rewritten passage. Do not explain your changes.

PASSAGE:
{{passage}}