Problem: Instead , some theorists think , a state similar in culture and preferences to the old hegemon will assume new hegemon status .
Instead , some theorists think that a condition similar to the new hegemon in culture and preferences will assume old hegemon status .
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The surface of the W.Z.XII was vertical and the conventional surfaces were similar to those of the W.Z.XI .
The empennage of the W.Z.XII was conventional and the vertical surfaces were similar to those of the W.Z.XI .

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1. He began his career in 1894 as an independent architect in Berlin , the same year he made a study trip to Italy , one year later to England .
2. In 1894 he began his career as an independent architect in Berlin ; the same year he took a study trip to England , one year later to Italy .
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A new company began production of Indian Chiefs in King 'apos ; s Mountain , North Carolina in 2006 .
A new company began production of Indian Chiefs in 2006 in King 's Mountain , North Carolina .
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Same meaning?
In 1834 , after leaving the East India Company College , Frere was named a writer in the Mumbai ( now Bombay ) civilian service .
After leaving the East India Company College Frere was appointed a writer in the Mumbai ( now Bombay ) civil service in 1834 .

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Answer: yes

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The planned electrification of the Blackpool Nort route to Manchester was announced in December 2009 .
The planned electrification of the Manchester route to Blackpool Nord was announced in December 2009 .

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no