Elliot Richardson defeated Edward Brooke in the Primary Republican Association .
Elliot Richardson defeated Edward Brooke in the Republican Primary .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The highest temperature ever detected in Pokhara was on 4 May 2013 , while the lowest temperature ever recorded was on January 13 , 2012 .
The highest temperature ever recorded in Pokhara was on 4 May 2013 , while the lowest temperature ever recorded was on 13 January 2012 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The Family was a 1974 BBC television series made by producer Paul Watson , and directed by Franc Roddam .
The family was a BBC television series from 1974 directed by producer Franc Roddam and directed by Paul Watson .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Pepsi Next was first launched in March 2013 in France , in March 2014 in Finland and Canada .
Pepsi Next was first introduced in France in March 2013 , and in Finland and Canada in March 2014 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes