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You are given two sentences(Sentence1 and Sentence2). Answer "Yes" if these sentences are a paraphrase of one another, otherwise answer "No".
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Sentence1: Duke and North Carolina have been resolute in their positions against expansion ., Sentence2: Two schools , Duke and North Carolina , have steadfastly opposed expansion .
answer:
Yes


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Sentence1: More than 100 officers launched the raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine import and money laundering ring ., Sentence2: More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang .
answer:
Yes


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Sentence1: " We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . ", Sentence2: He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a " smooth transition . "
answer:

Yes