Problem: She was Jewish and was Catholic .
She was Jewish and he was Catholic .
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A: yes

On January 17 , 2000 , there were reports of the RSS and some BJP - hardliners threatening to restart the party .
On 17 January 2000 , there were reports of the BJP and some RSS hard-liners threatening to restart the party .

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no

1. At the Runaways Reunion in 1994 , she played with Currie and West Bass , Currie 's sister Jackie also performed with the band .
2. Marie played bass at the Runaways reunion in 1994 with Currie and West . Currie 's sister Jackie also performed with the band that night .
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yes

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Thorleif Paus served as Norwegian consul-general in Vienna , owned two factories and became owner of Kvesarum Castle in Sweden .
Thorleif Paus served as a Norwegian consul in Vienna , owned two factories and became owner of the castle Kvesarum in Sweden .
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[A]: yes

Same meaning?
The Basque players , either for the Spanish or French teams , dominate international competitions .
Basque players , playing for either the Spanish or the French teams , dominate international competitions .

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Answer: yes

Same meaning?
He was a revolutionary hero that gave the regional movement in Telangana a new wave .
He was a revolutionary hero who gave a new wave to the regional movement in Telangana .

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yes