Unfortunately , Tam has the ability to analyze people and situations , and manipulate them expertly .
Unfortunately , Tam has the ability to analyze people and situations and to manipulate them expertly .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The southern area contains the Tara mountains and the northern area consists of open plains along the coast and the actual city .
The northern territory contains the Tara mountains and the southern area consists of open plains along the coast and the actual city .

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no

Joao was born in Portugal , but attended school in Paris before moving to Brazil , the British Antilles and finally to New Orleans .
Joao was born in Brazil but attended school in Portugal , before moving to Paris , the British West Indies , and finally New Orleans .

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no

Another significant difference is that plutonyl is a much stronger oxidizing agent than uranyl . The standard reduction potentials for aqueous solutions are shown in the next table .
Another significant difference is that Plutonyl represents a much stronger oxidizing agent than uranyl . The standard reduction potential for aqueous solutions is shown in the next table .

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yes