A same meaning or not problem:
The Arabs , however , did not proceed after the battle , and the Tang retained their Central Asian territories until the rebellion in An Lushan .
However , the Arabs did not proceed any further after the battle , and the Tang retained their Central Asian territories until the An Lushan rebellion .
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[A]: yes

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The winner of each semi-final ( Best of 3 ) rose to the gold medal race , the other two drivers went to the bronze medal race .
The winner of each semi-final ( best of 3 ) advanced to the gold medal race . The other two riders went to the bronze medal race .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
She was born in Geneva and later traveled to Moscow to study chemistry .
Born in Geneva , she later traveled to Moscow to study chemistry .
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[A]: yes

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In 2004 , Bessonova won the silver medal at the European Championships in 2004 .
In 2004 , Bessonova won the around-all silver medal at the 2004 European Championships .
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yes