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Do these mean the same?
The development of Bas 90 began in the 1970s and was implemented in the 1980s .
The development of Bas 90 started in the 1970s and began implementation in the 1980s .
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[yes]

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Do these mean the same?
In general , Ireland came under the influence of Protestantism , with the exception of most of northern Europe .
Northern Europe , with the exception of most of Ireland , generally came under the influence of Protestantism .
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[no]

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Visitors also use water taxis to visit the cays for a day trip , and there are about 40 taxis in Mayreau and 5-10 in Union .
Visitors also use water taxis to visit the cays for a day trip , there are around 40 taxis in Mayreau and 5-10 in Union .
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[yes]

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Another interpretation specifies Sicily separated from Naples , plus Jerusalem and Aragon .
Another interpretation specifies Naples separate from Sicily , plus Jerusalem and Aragon .
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[no]