A same meaning or not problem:
In 1964 he finished fourth in the downhill contest and ninth in the giant slalom competition .
In 1964 he became fourth in the Downhill - Contest and Ninth in Giant Slalom - Competition .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Team spirit evaporates while disagreements lead the group to separate into factions -- a violent one led by an Andreas , and a compassionate , led by a slim .
Team spirit evaporates as disagreements cause the group to separate into factions -- a violent one lead by an Andreas , and a compassionate one led by a Slim .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
In 1963 , they met Eddie Brigati ( a pickup singer on the local R 'B circuit ) and Felix Cavaliere ( a classically trained pianist ) .
In 1963 I met Felix Cavaliere ( a pickup singer on the local R 'B circuit ) and Eddie Brigati ( a classically trained pianist ) .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
He was a member of the Bapounou people , was born in Moussambou and trained in local Catholic schools , then at the secondary school of Lambarene , public .
A member of the Bapounou people , he was born at Moussambou and educated in public secondary schools , then at the local Catholic school of Lambarene .
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no