Same meaning?
Thomas John ( born February 12 , 1979 ) is an American entrepreneur who , in 2008 , founded Tom Patterson Company .
Tommy John ( born 12 February 1979 ) is an American entrepreneur , who founded the Tom Patterson company in 2008 .

Answer: yes

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Automatic transmission became standard ; manual , with or without overdrive , was an option in 1967 .
Automatic transmission became standard , manually , with or without overdrive , was an option in 1967 .

Answer: yes

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It heard the cases in civil law , criminal law and cases concerning the conflict of competences between the military , police and civil courts .
It heard the cases in criminal law , civil law , and cases involving the conflict of jurisdiction between the military , police and civil courts .

Answer: yes

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Giuseppe Avati , better known as Pupi Avati ( born 3 November 1938 ) , is an Italian film director , producer , and screenwriter .
Giuseppe Avati , better known as Pupi Avati ( * November 3 , 1938 ) , is an Italian film director , producer and screenwriter .

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yes