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ObjecTime Developer ( or ObjecTime or OTD for short ) is a software automation tool designed to meet the development requirements of real-time software development teams .
ObjecTime Developer ( or ObjecTime or OTD , for real ) is a software automation tool designed to meet the development needs of short-time software development teams .

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The Ierul Morii River is a tributary of the River Ierul Rece , Romania .
The Ierul Rece River is a tributary of the Ierul Morii River in Romania .

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Leeds was born Antoinette Lees in England , the daughter of Chas and Lina Lees . Her father was an immigrant from Butte , Montana .
Antoinette Lees was born in England , daughter of Chas and Lina Lees , whose father was an immigrant from Butte , Montana .

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Kristin Richard met Armstrong in June 1997 .
In June 1997 , Armin Kristin Richard met Armstrong .

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During the VFL season in 1898 he played five times for Melbourne and performed on one occasion against St Kilda with his brothers Les and Norm Rippon .
Rippon appeared five times for Melbourne in the 1898 VFL season , and on one occasion , against St Kilda , played with his brothers Les and Norm Rippon .

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Jonas Björkman and Brett Steven won the final on a walkover against Marcos Ondruska and Jack Waite .
Jonas Björkman and Brett Steven won the final against Marcos Ondruska and Jack Waite at a Walkover .

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Sentence 1: He was born on 23 October 1806 in New York , East Broadway .
Sentence 2: He was born on 23 October 1806 in East Broadway , New York .

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Thomas Henry Fitzpatrick ( 1825 -- 1900 ) , and his colleague Robert Clark , were the first English Church Mission Society ( CMS ) missionaries in the Punjab .
Thomas Thomas Fitzpatrick ( 1825 - 1900 ) and his colleague Robert Clark were the first missionaries of the English Church Mission Society ( CMS ) in Punjab .

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The most important rivers of the area are the Willkanuta on the right border of the district and the Sallqa Mayu , one of its western inflows .
The most important rivers of the district are the Willkanuta on the western border of the district and the Sallqa Mayu , one of its right tributaries .

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1. The first one has a tight 0 in the date , while the second and the third have a wide 0 in different positions .
2. The first has a broad 0 in the date , while the second and the third have a narrow 0 in different positions .

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Alfred Matthew Hubbard introduced Aldous Huxley to the drug in 1955 and Timothy Leary began taking it in 1962 .
In 1955 , Alfred Matthew Hubbard introduced Aldous Huxley into the drug , and Timothy Leary began it in 1962 .

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(1) They do not follow the pattern of caldera growth and destruction that other shield volcanoes do ; caldera may form , but they generally do not disappear .
(2) They do not follow the pattern of caldera - growth and destruction that do other shield - volcanoes , caldera may disappear , but they generally do not form .

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He dated John F. Kennedy ( who was later to marry Jacqueline Bouvier and become First Lady of the United States .
He dated Jacqueline Bouvier ( who was later to get married John F. Kennedy and become First Lady of the United States .

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Brandon Miller and his brother Kyle , both played junior lacrosse for the Orangeville Northmen Jr. A in the 1990s .
In the 1990s , both Kyle Junior and his brother Brandon Miller played Junior Lacrosse for Orangeville Northmen Jr. A .

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William Cook and Son of St James , who had built the church of St. John the Baptist in 1871 , were also the builders of Waimate North .
The builders of Waimate North were also William William Cook and the son of St. James , who in 1871 built the Church of St. John the Baptist .

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Sentence 1: Later , together with Audie Murphy , he founded his own production company , Admiral Productions and Robert E. Kent died 1984 .
Sentence 2: He later formed his own production company , and Admiral Productions together with Robert E. Kent . Audie Murphy died in 1984 .

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The Bedouin village was admitted as a tourist village by the Israeli government and the locals are famous of being friendly and very hospitable to visitors .
The Bedouin village was recognized by the Israeli government as a tourist village and the locals are famous for being hospitable and very friendly to the visitors .

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Guest professorship at the Minneapolis School of Art in Minneapolis , USA In Minneapolis , a series of works are being created on paper .
Guest professorship at the Minneapolis School of Art , Minneapolis . In Minneapolis , USA , a series of works on paper are created .

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The 1992 NFL season was the 73rd regular season of the National Football League .
The 1992 NFL season was the 73rd regular National Football League season .

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Since January 2013 , Drew Springer , Jr. , a businessman from Münster in Dickens County , has represented Cooke County in the Texas House of Representatives .
Republican Drew Springer , Jr. , a businessman from Muenster in Dickens County , has since January 2013 , represented Cooke County in the Texas House of Representatives .

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Nsanje is a district in the Southern Region of Nsanje . The capital is Malawi . The district covers an area of and has a population of 194,924 .
Nsanje is a district in the southern region of Malawi The capital is Nsanje The district consists of an area of and has a population of 194,924 .

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He has spent many decades away from Europe , over the border in Kiffa and in northern Mali .
He has spent many decades from Kiffa , over the border in Mali and in northern Europe .

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The dictionary form of a verb is the infinitive , which usually ends with `` -c '' ( occasionally with `` -c '' ) .
The dictionary form of a verb is the infinitive , which usually ends with `` -ć '' ( occasionally with `` -c '' ) .

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(1) The Bistra Mare River is a tributary of the Frasin River in Romania .
(2) The river Bistra Mare is a tributary of the River Frasin in Romania .

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Even the extinct `` Nesoryzomys '' , '' Nesoryzomys indefessus '' , known from Santa Cruz , are different there , other species of the genus survive on other islands .
The other `` Nesoryzomys '' known from Santa Cruz , `` Nesoryzomys indefessus '' , is also extinct there ; other species of the genus survive on different islands .

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It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the north and Quilon in the south .
It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the South and Quilon to the North .

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An edited version of the song was released in 1969 as a single on the Atlantic label by Cher , produced by Jerry Wexler .
An edited version of the song was published in 1969 as a single at the Atlantic label by Cher , produced by Jerry Wexler .

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Sentence 1: The scope of the work was to remove some areas of the intonaco at the eastern end of the building and partially consolidate the soot and dirt .
Sentence 2: The scope of the work was to consolidate some areas of intonaco at the eastern end of the building and to partially remove soot and dirt .

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Before 2017 , the municipality was located in the Disentis sub-district of the Surselva district , after 2017 it was part of the Surselva Region .
Before 2017 the municipality was located in the district of Disentis des districts Surselva , after 2017 it was part of the region Surselva .

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Kweku Baako Jnr had four children , one of whom is a journalist and editor of the newspaper , the New Crusading Guide .
Baako had four children , one of whom is Kweku Baako Jnr , a journalist and publisher of the newspaper `` New Crusading Guide '' .

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Nsanje is a district in the southern region of Malawi The capital is Nsanje The district covers an area of and has a population of 194.924 .
Nsanje is a district in the Southern Region of Nsanje . The capital is Malawi . The district covers an area of and has a population of 194,924 .

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Radley had further opportunities to expand his skills and was at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong and the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok in 1991 .
Radley had further opportunities to expand his skills , spending time abroad in 1991 at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok and the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong .

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Sentence 1: Østfold Arbeiderblad was a Norwegian newspaper , published in Østfold in Sarpsborg county .
Sentence 2: Østfold Arbeiderblad was a Norwegian newspaper published in Sarpsborg in the county of Østfold .

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(1) This breed is most common in Eppynt , Llanwrtyd Wells , Abergwesyn , and Llanafan Fawr , and it is little known outside Wales .
(2) This breed is most common in Eppynt , Llanwrtyd Wells , Abergwesyn and Llanafan Fawr and is hardly known outside Wales .

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It was dissolved when the Provisional Government was formed after the February revolution on 24 February 1848 .
It was dissolved when the Provisional Government was formed on 24 February 1848 after the February Revolution .

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On 21 July 1919 , the army was renamed the Crimean Rifle Division , which was dissolved in six days and turned into the 58th Rifle Division again .
On July 21 , 1919 the army was dissolved and transformed into the Crimean Rifle Division which in six days was renamed again into the 58th Rifle Division .

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The Chinese Ambassador to Lusaka is the official representative of the government in Beijing with the government of Zambia .
The Chinese ambassador in Lusaka is the official representative of the government in Beijing to the government of Zambia .

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In addition to the waters of the Willow Creek , water from Lake Granby is pumped under the dam to Colorado .
In addition to the waters of the Colorado , water from Willow Creek is pumped under the dam to Lake Granby .

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1. Then she moved to California , where she attended the Design Institute of San Diego , California .
2. She then moved to California where she attended The Design Institute of San Diego , California .

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Curran met Robert through her brother Richard , a fellow student of Emmet 's at Trinity College in Dublin .
Curran met Richard through her brother Robert , a fellow student of Emmet at Trinity College in Dublin .

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(1) Al Smith ( D ) was elected Speaker with 102 votes against 42 for Harold J. Hinman ( R ) and 3 for Michael Schaap ( P ) .
(2) Michael Schaap ( D ) was elected as spokesman for Harold J. Hinman ( R ) and 3 for Al Smith ( P ) with 102 votes against 42 votes .

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It was later moved to the top of Gloucester Street over King Street .
Later , it was moved to the top of King Street via Gloucester Street .

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(1) 24.1 % were of German , 15.2 % Irish , 11.7 % English , 8.2 % American and 6.8 % Italian ancestry according to Census 2000 .
(2) 24.1 % were German , 15.2 % Irish , 11.7 % English , 8.2 % American and 6.8 % of Italian descent according to the 2000 census .

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Sentence 1: He always added his own surname to Bhosle and treated the child like his own son afterwards .
Sentence 2: He afterwards added his own surname of Bhosle and always treated the child like his own son .

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Hannah had a son named Harrison and a daughter named Mariah .
She had a son named Harrison and a daughter named Mariah .

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Since then Danny Brown has worked with prominent music figures and has published songs with chance the rapper , FKA Twigs and Lucki .
Lucki has worked with prominent music figures since then , releasing songs with Chance the Rapper , FKA Twigs , and Danny Brown .

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(1) Richardson married author Anne Roth ( now Anne Roiphe ) in 1957 , and they had a daughter Emily Carter .
(2) Anne Roiphe married the writer Anne Roth ( now Richardson ) in 1957 , and they had a daughter Emily Carter .

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Sentence 1: He was born on 1 March 1921 in New York City and grew up in North Caldwell , New Jersey .
Sentence 2: Wilbur was born in North Caldwell , New Jersey March 1 , 1921 , and grew up in New York City .

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Aw Cheng Chye was also an active overseas leader - Chinese .
Aw Cheng Chye was also an overseas leader of the active Chinese .

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The brewery produces eight standard beers and three seasonal beers . The standard beers Natte , Zatte , Columbus , and Struis are certified organic .
The brewery produces eight standard beers and three seasonal beers , the standard Natte , Zatte , Columbus and Struis beers are bio-certified .

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1. Oecomys rutilus , also known as the reddish oecomys or red arboreal rice rat , is a species of rodent in the genus `` Oecomys '' of family Cricetidae .
2. Oecomys rutilus , also known as the reddish Oecomys or red Arboreal rice rat , is a species of the rodent in the class '' Oecomys '' of the Cricetidae family .

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Most Jewish anarchists supported anarchosyndicalism and communist anarchism , while a few were individualist anarchists .
Most individualist anarchists supported anarchosyndicalism and communist anarchism , while a few Jewish anarchists were .

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At the end of the season , Steve Cotterill left the club and was replaced by Craig Short .
At the end of the season , Craig Short left the club and was replaced by Steve Cotterill .

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Sentence 1: Since 1932 , he has worked with his student Nikolay Bogoliubov on non-linear mathematical mechanics problems .
Sentence 2: Since 1932 , he worked together with his student Nikolay Bogoliubov on mathematical problems of non-linear mechanics .

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The most surviving Latin literature is classical Latin from the 2nd century BC to the first century AD .
The most surviving Latin literature is classical Latin from the 1st century BC to 2nd century AD .

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Megasaurus is owned by Mike West and Transaurus is owned by Rick and Sheri Dorritie .
Owned by Rick and Sheri Dorritie is Megasaurus and owned by Mike West Transaurus .

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In the 1980s MetLife `` migrated '' Met English programs from Honeywell hardware to IBM .
In the 80s '' MetLife Met English programs from Honeywell hardware migrated to IBM .

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The company continued to grow internationally and began subsidiaries in 1994 in Brazil and in 1996 in Argentina .
The company continued to grow internationally , adding subsidiaries in Argentina in 1994 and in Brazil in 1996 .

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Rhododendron arboreum , the tree rhododendron , also known as burans or gurans , is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a showy display of bright red flowers .
Rhododendron arboreum , the tree rhododendron , also known as Burans or Gurans , is an evergreen shrub or striking tree with a small display of bright red flowers .

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Assembled by producer Stevie Vincent , the group also included singers Melody Washington and Mick Walsh .
The group , compiled by producer Mick Walsh , also included singers Melody Washington and Stevie Vincent .

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The six people killed were four Russian and two Burmese citizens .
The six people killed were four Russian citizens and two Burmese .

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The primary public schools are Fort Meigs , Frank , Toth and Woodland Elementary Schools , with the private Catholic school , Saint Rose , making up the fifth .
The private Catholic schools are Fort Meigs , Frank , Toth and Woodland Elementary Schools , which make up the primary public school , Saint Rose , the fifth .

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It is licensed in English in North America by Tokyopop , where in five volumes it has been published in two parts by dividing the last volume .
It is published in English by Tokyopop in North America , where in five volumes it has been licensed in two parts by dividing the last volume .

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1. Road access to Island Harbour is via Mill Lane , which connects to North Fairlee Road ( A3054 ) .
2. The access to North Fairlee Road is via Mill Lane , which connects to the Island Harbour ( A3054 ) .

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They believed in universal education and social reform and were generally accepted as members of the community and as local members of the large families .
They believed in universal education and social reform and were generally accepted as members of the community and as extended members of local families .

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It consists of dark gas clouds which are separated by large bright dust clouds .
It consists of dark gas clouds , which are separated by large , bright clouds of dust .

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Sentence 1: In Australia , it may be difficult to find Lolly Cakes , even in areas where many New Zealand migrants live .
Sentence 2: Lolly cakes can be difficult to find in New Zealand , even in areas where many Australia migrants live .

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`` The Househunter '' ( 1999 ) was described as `` gloriously honest '' and `` unashamedly original '' , by British author and critic Julie Myerson .
`` The Househunter '' ( 1999 ) was described as '' gloriously original `` and '' shamelessly honest `` by the British author and critic Julie Myerson .

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Sentence 1: These points are extreme , see also uninhabited communities of Canada for inhabited places .
Sentence 2: Many of these points are extreme ; see also uninhabited communities of Canada for inhabited places .

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Sentence 1: However , their decisions are subject to Judicial Review and they have already been open to challenge .
Sentence 2: However , their decisions are subject to the judicial review and they have already been open to challenges .

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Amen is the third single on Halestorm 's second studio album `` Into the Wild Life '' .
Amen is the second single of Halestorm 's third studio album `` Into the Wild Life '' .

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Sentence 1: Cook , however , opposed McConnell in the 1984 campaign . McConnell defeated the incumbent Democratic senator , Walter Huddleston .
Sentence 2: McConnell , however , opposed the 1984 campaign . McConnell defeated the incumbent democratic senator , Walter Huddleston .

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1. In January 2011 , FIBA Asia deputy secretary general Manuel V. Pangilinan along with SBP president Hagop Khajirian inspected the venue .
2. In January 2011 , the Deputy Secretary General of FIBA Asia , Hagop Khajirian , inspected the venue together with SBP - President Manuel V. Pangilinan .

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Born in Albury , she grew up in Melbourne and in the 1930 's went to Sydney to study nursing .
She was born in Sydney , grew up in Albury and went to Melbourne in the 1930s to study nursing there .

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During this period , there were several competing organizations on the Irish side of radical Republican politics .
During this period , there have been several competing organisations on the radical - Republican side of Irish politics .

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Sentence 1: Durr was born in Birmingham , Alabama , where she was brought up by southern women , but was also taught that the Ku Klux Klan were protectors of black femaleness .
Sentence 2: Durr was born in Birmingham , Alabama , where she was brought up by black women , but was also taught that the Ku Klux Klan were protectors of southern femininity .

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1. `` a '' is 1 if `` j '' 1 divides , or `` i i `` j '' is .
2. `` a '' is 1 if either `` j '' divides 1 or `` i '' is `` j '' .

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Duo Kie is a Spanish rap group from Madrid , established by Javier Díaz ( Locus ) and Eduardo Sánchez ( Nerviozzo ) .
Duo Kie is a Spanish rap group from Madrid , formed by Eduardo Sánchez ( Locus ) and Javier Díaz ( Nerviozzo ) .

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The Kerberos Saga Manga Sidestories were published in `` Monthly Comic Ryu Vol.1 '' , unveiled in September 2006 .
The Kerberos saga manga sidestories were unveiled in `` Monthly Comic Ryu vol.1 '' , issued in September 2006 .

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In April 2016 it was announced that Harris will also present the new sister show `` Top Gear '' Extra Gear `` together with Reid .
In April 2016 , it was announced that Reid will also present `` Top Gear 's '' new sister show `` Extra Gear '' along with Harris .

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Winnie Hill is a mountain in Oneonta , New York , in the central region of New York north of New York City .
Winnie – Hill is a mountain located in the central New York region of New York north of Oneonta , New York .

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Ram Shahristan ( or Abrashariyar ) was the ancient capital of Sistan , in what is now southwestern Afghanistan and southeastern Iran .
Ram Shahristan ( or Abrashariyar ) was the ancient capital of Sistan , now southwestern Afghanistan and southeastern Iran .

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(1) Panaon Island is a small island in the Philippines , in Southern Leyte province .
(2) Southern Leyte is a small island in the Philippines , in the province of Panaon Island .

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Sentence 1: When the police entered , they refused to kick the CORE group out .
Sentence 2: When the police refused , they entered to throw out the CORE group .

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1. The second courtyard , also called `` The Customs '' , contains the massive pillars built in 1494 by Cronaca to sustain the great
2. The second courtyard , also called `` Customs '' , contains the massive pillars built by Cronaca in 1494 to the Great Court

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It was founded in 1982 by Samuel Lipman , former art critic for `` The New York Times '' and Hilton Kramer , a pianist and music critic .
It was founded in 1982 by Hilton Kramer , a former art critic for `` The New York Times '' , and Samuel Lipman , pianist and music critic .

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(1) The carefully documented specimens were sold to the Naturhistorisches Museum in Vienna and Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin .
(2) Carefully documented preparations were sold to the Naturhistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin .

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(1) The film music department had a rare combination , sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar , with lyricist Shailendra .
(2) The film music department had a rare combination , Sitar Maestro Shailendra , with the lyricist Pandit Ravi Shankar .

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Sentence 1: The granddaughter of a publisher , Boyle was born in Cincinnati , Ohio , and grew up in several cities but principally in St. Paul , Minnesota .
Sentence 2: The granddaughter of a publisher , Boyle was born in Cincinnati , Ohio , and grew up in several cities , but mostly in St. Paul , Minnesota .

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Sentence 1: He moved to Allegheny County , Pennsylvania , and later to Pike , New York , and continued the practice of law .
Sentence 2: He moved to Allegheny County , Pennsylvania , and later to Pike , New York , and continued the practice of law . Held various local offices .

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There are simple pilasters on second and third pillar and double pilasters on the other pillars .
There are simple pilasters on the second and third pillars and double pilasters on the other columns .

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After the Belgian Revolution of 1830 , the Southern Netherlands ( including South and Central Brabant ) became independent as Luxembourg and later also Belgium .
After the Belgian Revolution of 1830 , the South Netherlands ( including southern and central Brabant ) became independent as Belgium , and later Luxembourg .

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Born in Palermo , the son of the director and folk musician Emma Muzzi Loffredo , Amato moved to Rome following the high school where his mother lived .
Born in Palermo , son of director and folk musician Amato , Emma Muzzi Loffredo moved to Rome where his mother lived after graduating from high school .

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Claire Morgan ( born 18 May 1980 in Belfast , Northern Ireland ) is an internationally exhibited sculptor and artist who lives and works in London , England .
Claire Morgan ( born May 18 , 1980 in Belfast , Northern Ireland ) is an internationally exhibiting sculptor and artist who lives and works in London , England .

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The township is located in eastern Crawford County and is bordered to the east by Venango County and to the south by Warren County .
The municipality is located in the eastern part of Crawford County and is bordered to the east by Venango County and to the south by Warren County .

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Three public policies are relevant in the general system of conflict :
Three general policies are relevant in the public conflict system .

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Kevin Johnson brought together a group led by Vivek Ranadive to retain the team in Sacramento .
Vivek Ranadive brought together a group managed by Kevin Johnson to keep the team in Sacramento .

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For the first time in the history of the league , Paul Gait from Rochester played against his twin brother Gary Gait of Philadelphia .
For the first time in the history of the league , Gary Gait of Rochester played against his twin brother Paul Gait from Philadelphia .

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However , the death of Mao Zedong in 1976 brought economic reform to the PRC , which led to the expected Chinese investment in the Japanese economy .
The death of Mao Zedong in 1976 , however , brought about economic reform in the PRC , which led to the expected Japanese investment in the Chinese economy .

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On November 7 , 1938 , a young Polish Jew , Herschel Grynszpan , attacked and shot two Nazi German officials in the German embassy in Paris .
On November 7 , 1938 , a young Polish Jew , Herschel Grynszpan , attacked and shot two German officials at the German Nazi Embassy in Paris .

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1. Chuck is set in a glass cell opposite Sarah and Casey .
2. Sarah is put in a glass cell opposite Chuck and Casey .

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(1) The cover photo for the `` Forget to Remember '' single appears to have been taken during the filming of the `` Happy ? '' video .
(2) The cover photo for the single `` Remember to Forget '' seems to have been recorded during the filming of the video `` Happy ? `` .

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(1) During the American Revolution , Girty initially served with Indian troops against the British American allies .
(2) During the American Revolution , Girty initially served with Indian forces against American allies of the British .

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Maria was married to Prince Adam Ludwik Czartoryski , married on August 31 , 1901 in Warsaw .
Mary was married to Prince Adam Ludwik Czartoryski , who married in Warsaw on August 31 , 1901 .

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The facility was inaugurated in October 1963 , completed on 14 May 1964 .
The facility was completed in October 1963 dedicated on May 14 , 1964 .

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(1) The company has branches in Tokyo , based in the Saitama prefecture .
(2) The company has branches in Tokyo based in Saitama Prefecture .

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On July 21st , 1919 , the army was renamed into the Crimean Rifle Division which in six days was dissolved and transformed again into the 58th Rifle Division .
On July 21 , 1919 , the army was renamed the Crimean Rifle Division , which was dissolved in six days and turned into the 58th Rifle Division again .

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André Boutemy ( 21 December 1905 -- 14 July 1959 ) was a senior lawyer , French administrator and then politician .
André Boutemy ( December 21 , 1905 - July 14 , 1959 ) was a Senior Lawyer , French Administrator and then Politician .

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The first key on the opposite side of the pipe ( between the 9th and the second key ) is cut out .
The 9th key is cut out on the opposite side of the pipe ( between first and the second keys ) .

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Although Ned Hanlon had hoped to be selected as the successor to John Ganzel after the 1907 season as Cincinnati manager , the reds went with Huggins instead .
Although Ned Hanlon hoped to be selected as John Ganzel 's successor as Cincinnati 's manager after the 1907 season , the Reds instead went with Huggins .

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Thameside is a railroad franchise for the provision of passenger services on London , Tilbury and Southend Railway in the east of London and South - Essex .
Essex Thameside is a railway franchise for the provision of passenger services on the London , Tilbury and Southend Railway in south Essex and east London .

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The Álvarez won the South America Games against Hamilton Ventura in 2006 .
Álvarez won the 2006 South America Games against Hamilton Ventura .

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1. When the memory is used -- old videos are usually deleted automatically to save space .
2. When the memory is used , old videos are usually deleted automatically to save space .

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In 1920 , elected Granville and absorbed three members under proportional representation .
She absorbed Granville in 1920 and elected three members under proportional representation .

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Of course , the baby turns out to be Michael , and the revelation forbids the marriage between him and Casey .
The baby turns out to be Casey of course and the revelation prohibits marriage between him and Michael .

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On March 10 , 1957 , Chris Barber 's Jazz Band played with Acker Bilk and Ottilie Patterson on May 19 , 1961 .
On March 10 , 1957 , Chris Barber 's Jazz Band played with Ottilie Patterson at the venue and on 19 May 1961 Acker Bilk joined .

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Sentence 1: The Ascunsu River is a tributary of the River Suceava in Romania .
Sentence 2: The Ascunsu River is a tributary of the Suceava River in Romania .

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The book collects fourteen Jorkens stories , nineteen essays and two plays by the author , including two of his short stories , with an introductory foreword by Schweitzer .
The book collects fourteen Jorkens - stories , nineteen essays and two plays by the author , including two of his short stories , with an introductory preface by Schweitzer .

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The Union of Dahomey Independents ( UNIDAHO ) was a political party in French Dahomey , led by Paul Darboux .
The Union of Independents of French Dahomey ( UNIDAHO ) was a Dahomey political party led by Paul Darboux .

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1. The stories are very complicated but not very grasping , with a long series of events .
2. The stories are very complicated , but not very captivating , with a long series of events .

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Sentence 1: Thomas 's brother asks Ravi to take care of Ravi .
Sentence 2: Thomas ' brother asks Ravi to take care of Ravi .

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Sentence 1: At the Sony Ericsson Open 2010 he defeated Novak Djokovic and in 2007 the title and second seed of Richard Gasquet .
Sentence 2: At the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open he defeated Richard Gasquet and the 2007 titlist and second seed Novak Djokovic .

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Helena Suková won 7 -- 6 , 7 -- 6 against Brenda Schultz in the final .
Helena Suková won in the final 7 -- 6 , 7 -- 6 against Brenda Schultz .

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The competition started under JLT Sport as a sponsor , which was continued last year .
The competition continued under JLT Sport as a sponsor , which started last year .

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Meanwhile , the Vichy regime has promoted a highly traditional model of female roles .
Meanwhile , the Vichy regime promoted a highly female model of traditional roles .

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(1) Raubenheimer is regarded as a car enthusiast and has remained in South Africa the `` father of the Mini Marcos .
(2) Raubenheimer has remained a car enthusiast and is considered the `` father '' of the Mini Marcos in South Africa .

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The 1981/82 World Cup started in Reit im Winkl , Germany on 9 January 1982 and finished in Kiruna , Sweden on 13 April 1982 .
The 1981-1982 World Cup started on 9 January 1982 in Reit im Winkl , Kiruna , Sweden , and ended in Germany on 13 April 1982 .

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The operation began on 15 June 1993 and was completed on 19 June 1996 and was suspended on 2 October 1996 .
The operation began on 15 June 1993 . It was suspended on 19 June 1996 , and was terminated on 2 October 1996 .

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The first segment of Fulton Street , as it exists today , is the Fulton Mall between Adams Street and Flatbush Avenue .
The initial segment of the Fulton Mall , which exists today , is Fulton Street between Adams Street and Flatbush Avenue .

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Sentence 1: It has been estimated that Japan has a potential of 144 GW for offshore wind and 608 GW from onshore wind capacity .
Sentence 2: It has been estimated that Japan has 144 GW of onshore wind and 608 GW offshore wind capacity .

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No historical evidence for the existence of a physical person that fits the description of the Menehune has been discovered .
No historical evidence has been discovered of the existence of a physical person that fits in with the description of the Menehune .

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Axl Rose had wanted Seattle rock band Nirvana to be the opening act , but frontman Kurt Cobain refused .
Kurt Cobain had wanted the Seattle rock band Nirvana to be the opening act , but frontman Axl Rose declined .

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His former wife was Laurie Ann Perlman Rapke , the third wife of Jack Rapke .
His former wife was Laurie Ann Perlman Rapke , third wife of Jack Rapke .

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Sentence 1: Moyano retained his reelection as CGT head , however , and secured the support of 134 unions , including most of the larger ones .
Sentence 2: Moyano , however , secured his re-election as CGT - boss and retained the support of 134 unions , including most of the larger ones .

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Sentence 1: It was credited to Lennon -- John Lennon , but McCartney often found that he wrote it .
Sentence 2: It was credited to Lennon - McCartney , but John Lennon often stated that he wrote it .

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Sentence 1: In eye drops , it paralyzes the pupils and dilates the focusing muscles , which is useful in optical surgery .
Sentence 2: In eye drops it paralyzes the pupils and extends the focusing muscles , which is useful in optical surgery .

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`` Madang '' was built by Evans Deakin in Brisbane , Queensland , launched on August 10 , 1968 and commissioned on November 28 , 1968 .
`` Madang '' was commissioned by Evans Deakin in Brisbane , Queensland , on August 10 , 1968 , and launched on November 28 , 1968 .

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(1) In 1902 Konstantinos Aspiotis , the son of Gerasimos , was director of the company .
(2) In 1902 Gerasimos , son of Konstantinos Aspiotis , became the director of the company .

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Sentence 1: Evariste Baizeau ( June 3 , 1821 - February 6 , 1910 , Nantes ) was a French military physician .
Sentence 2: Anacharsis Evariste Baizeau ( 3 June 1821 , Paris -- 6 February 1910 , Nantes ) was a French military physician .

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He graduated from Phi Beta Kappa magna cum laude and was elected Harvard Law School .
He graduated from Harvard Law School magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa .

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Alejandro Falla and Eduardo Struvay won the first edition of the tournament , defeating Flavio Cipolla and Paolo Lorenzi in the final .
Flavio Cipolla and Paolo Lorenzi won the first edition of the tournament and defeated the final Alejandro Falla and Eduardo Struvay .

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Next year he was followed by a Portuguese expedition closely followed by the Spanish explorer Estêvão Gomes .
He was closely followed the next year by a Portuguese expedition led by the Spanish explorer Estêvão Gomes .

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When Mark Twain heard of the writer called `` the Jewish Sholem Aleichem , '' he replied , `` please tell him that I am the American Twain . ''
When Twain heard of the writer who was called `` the Jewish Mark Twain '' , he replied `` please tell him that I am the American Scholem Aleichem .

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It had also undertaken a tree planting scheme at Orroroo , Pekina , Morchard , Yatina and Black Rock .
It also had undertaken a tree planting scheme in Orroroo , Pekina , Morchard , Yatina and Black Rock .

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The entire city is planned with avenues and residential areas as well as commercial areas .
The entire city is planned with avenues and residential areas as well as commercial spaces .

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The 2012 Cheltenham Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Cheltenham Borough Council in Gloucestershire , England .
The 2012 Cheltenham Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of the Cheltenham Borough Council in Gloucestershire , England .

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The entire city is planned with avenues and commercial areas as well as residential areas .
The entire city is planned with avenues and residential areas as well as commercial spaces .

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The album received positive to mixed reviews from most critics .
The album received mixed positive reviews from most critics .

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He completed 11 war patrols , made 12 attacks , sinking 2 enemy transports and a lighter .
He made 11 war patrols , completed 12 attacks , sunk 2 enemy transports and a lighter .

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Ectoedemia heinrichi is a moth of the family of Nepticulidae , which is found in Virginia , Ohio and Kentucky in the United States .
Ectoedemia heinrichi is a moth of the Nepticulidae family . It is found in Kentucky , Ohio and Virginia in the United States .

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First he recruited the singer Nusrat Hussain of the Jupiters and then the former lead guitarist of Vital Signs , Ali Azmat , on keyboards .
At first he recruited singer Ali Azmat of the Jupiters and then the former lead guitarist of Vital Signs , Nusrat Hussain , on keyboards .

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(1) The game was developed by Codemasters and published by Blade Interactive and the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association .
(2) The game was developed by Blade Interactive and published by Codemasters and the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association .

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Sentence 1: On April 1 , 2010 , Robertson made the first official maximum pause of his career in his second round of match at the China Open against Peter Ebdon 2010 .
Sentence 2: On 1 April 2010 Peter Ebdon made the first official maximum break of his career in his second round match in the 2010 China Open against Robertson .

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White was born in PEI , educated in Halifax , and lived in Toronto . She has a BA in English from Dalhousie University .
She was born in PEI , studied in Halifax and lived in Toronto and has a BA in English from Dalhousie University .

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1. Mark 54 is carried by the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy , and in October 2010 Australia ordered 200 more torpedoes .
2. The Mark 54 is carried by the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Navy . In October 2010 , Australia ordered 200 more torpedoes .

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Yalıköy is a village connected to the Tirebolu district in the province of Giresun .
Yalıköy is a village connected to the district of Giresun in the province Tirebolu .

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(1) It also has entertaining and highly informative soft news features , as well as opinionated national and local columnists .
(2) It also has entertaining and highly informative soft news features , as well as well-considered national and local columnists .

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In the belief that she is Easwari Rao ( Kasthuri ) , Ram says for marriage OK and they arrange the marriage .
Thinking that she is Kasthuri ( Easwari Rao ) , Ram says OK for the marriage and they arrange the marriage .

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The BBC - Program `` Ripper Street '' 2013 , Colonel Madoc Faulkner ( Iain Glen ) , refers to a variant of Utterance 325 .
The 2013 BBC programme `` Ripper Street '' , Iain Glen ( Colonel Madoc Faulkner ) refers to a variant of Utterance 325 .

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It was written by Static Major and Timothy Mosley , and produced by Timbaland .
She was written by Timbaland and produced by Static Major and Timothy Mosley .

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1. In the early 19th century the house was remodelled again , and the interior was renovated in the 20th century .
2. In the early 19th century the house was reconstructed and in the 20th century the interior was renovated .

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