Wichita North High School was the first high school in the city of Wichita , finished in 1929 , Wichita East High School was the second high school .
Wichita North High School was the second high school in the city of Wichita , completed in 1929 , Wichita East High School was the first high school..

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no

Georges Merle died in Paris in 1881 , his son Hugues Merle became a painter as well .
Georges Merle died in 1881 in Paris . His son Hugues Merle also became a painter .

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yes

The Permanent Representative of Philippines to Croatia is based in the Philippine embassy in Austria .
The Permanent Representative of the Philippines near Croatia is based in the Philippine Embassy in Austria .

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yes

In order to preserve Malaysia 's neutrality , the Sabres were flown to Thailand via Singapore .
In order to preserve the neutrality of Malaysia , the Sabres were flown to Singapore via Thailand .

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no