[Q]: But while Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU 's investigation started five years ago , the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame .

Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago , but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: For the third time in the past four years , wildfires are the problem .

It was the third time in four years that wildfires forced the park to close .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: While robbery appeared to be the motive , the suspects drove off before taking anything .

While robbery appeared to be the motive , the suspects fled before they could take anything , he said .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: Cisco has signed similar deals with AT & T Corp. T.N , SBC Communications Inc . SBC.N and Sprint Corp. FON.N .

Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications , AT & T and Sprint Communications .
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[A]:
yes