A same meaning or not problem:
Even though the series had shot scenes in California , they never left New York City for this episode .
Though the series had shot scenes in California , they never left New York City for this episode .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
In 1964 , Nikolayevna married Bratus Igor Moskvin .
Igor Moskvin married Tamara Nikolayevna Bratus in 1964 .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
Steve Johnson won the title , defeating David Ferrer in the final , 4 -- 6 , 6 -- 4 , 7 -- 5 .
Steve Johnson won the title and defeated David Ferrer in the final , 4 -- 6 , 6 -- 4 , 7 -- 5 .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Hana Mandlikova defeated Manuela Maleeva 6 -- 4 , 6 -- 2
Manuela Maleeva defeated Hana Mandlikova by 6 -- 4 , 6 - 2 .
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[A]:
no