Here are two sentences:

France , Russia , China and others had advocated a stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

yes

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The Nasdaq fell about 1.3 % for the month , snapping a seven-month winning streak .

The Nasdaq is down roughly 0.4 percent for the month , on track to snap a 7-month streak of gains .

yes

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The contract also includes a $ 200,000 buyout .

Perkins also had a $ 200,000 buyout clause in his contract .
yes