Premise:
"Editors--though fewer and fewer of them--still shell out top dollar for this Hunter S. Thompson routine."
Hypothesis: Editors hate the Hunter S. Thompson routine.

no

Premise:
"Although automation of payment processes helps streamline operations, the basic responsibilities of the certifying and disbursing officers remain the same."
Hypothesis: Automated payments make life easier.

yes

Premise:
"He was very excited."
Hypothesis: He was sluggish and sad.
no