A same meaning or not problem:
The song was written by Powderfinger lead singer Bernard Fanning and influenced by bassist John Collins .
The song was written by Powderfinger lead singer John Collins , and influenced by bassist Bernard Fanning .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
It is found on scattered sandstone ridges in a shallow area in the northern mid-west and in the Pilbara regions of Western Australia , where it grows in rocky soils .
It is found on scattered sandstone ridges in a shallow area in the northern Mid West and Pilbara regions of Western Australia where it grows in rocky soils .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
He worked as a translator and teacher in Costa Rica for most of the four years he was in school there , and then worked in Europe for one year .
He worked as a translator and teacher in Costa Rica for most of the four years he was in school , and then worked in Europe for a year .
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[A]: yes

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This main shrine has 59 branch shrines in Tokyo and 162 shrines in Saitama Prefecture .
This main shrine has 59 branch shrines in Tokyo and 162 branch shrines in Saitama Prefecture .
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yes