Gregoire was born in Luneville near Veho as the son of a tailor .
Gregoire was born in Veho near Luneville , the son of a tailor .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The Royal College of Music , alongside Maestro Peter Stark , has appointed Natalia as a conductor professor .
The Royal College of Music has appointed Natalia as a Professor of Conducting alongside Maestro Peter Stark .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Orders for prototypes made in December 1930 were with three companies : Renault , Citroen and Brandt .
Orders for prototypes that were made in December 1930 were with three companies : Renault , Citroen and Brandt .

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yes

Despite the general success of the limited attack the battalion lost nearly half its strength .
Despite the general success of the limited attack , the battalion lost nearly its half force .

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yes