A same meaning or not problem:
The large area of black is shaded with green first and then with blue .
The large surface of black is shaded with blue first and then with green .
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[A]: no

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The winning Mike McEwen team represented Ottawa at the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier in Manitoba .
The winning Mike McEwen team represented Manitoba at Tim Hortons Brier in Ottawa in 2016 .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
The actress Manuela do Monte portrays Carol in the Brazilian version of the 2013 series .
Carol do Monte portrays Manuela in the Brazilian version of the series 2013 .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
Unlike most liberal protests in the United States , the Tax March focused not on broad issues , but on specific demand .
Unlike most liberal protests in the United States , the Tax March did not focus on broad issues , but instead focused on a specific demand .
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yes