Q: Based on experience elsewhere , it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , he added .

U.S. military officials have said it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , based on experiences elsewhere in the world .

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A: yes
Q: " Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands , " Mr. Heyer said .

In a statement , Heyer said , " Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands .

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A: yes
Q: The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month - sliding down to 6.1 percent - as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 .

The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health .

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A:
no