What happens when the cartilage wears away?

How can i but "as william walking with his wife was seen"as a short sentnse

Read this excerpt from the declaration of independence

Why was west berlin in rubble "four decades ago"? a.that part of germany had been bombed during world war ii. b. reagan misspoke, as berlin was not in rubble 40 years ago. c. west berlin's highways were under construction.