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Based on the premise "But the number would be closer to 12 than to the likely two or three in today's world.", can we conclude that "It is very likely that the number is closer to 12 than it is to two or three. "?
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yes

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Based on the premise "There is, to be sure, a long history of discrimination against women, Hispanics, Chinese, and so on.", can we conclude that "Hispanics have always been discriminated against even among their own kin. "?
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it is not possible to tell

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Based on the premise "Further down the steps, you pass two places reserved for ritual ablutions required before Islamic prayer.", can we conclude that "There are two places for ritual ablutions just further down."?
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yes