Same meaning?
The next two functions are analogous to the above two functions and are used for base clusters .
The next two functions are analogous to the above two and are used for base clusters .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
In 2014 , Dean Dean Mero died and the company is now led by his son Barry Mero .
Dean Mero died in 2014 and the Company is now headed-up by his son , Barry Mero .

Answer: yes

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YU grupa guitarist Dragi Jelic , Zeljko Nikolic '' VD '' , Sr '' unk '' to Todorovic and Roze Poze guitarist Ivan Vdovic appeared as guests on the EP .
As guests on the EP appeared YU grupa guitarist Dragi Jelic , Ivan Vdovic '' VD '' , Sran Todorovic and Roze Poze guitarist Zeljko Nikolic .

Answer: no

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Please note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate units by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria and Sparda the offshore islands .
Note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate entities by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria , and Sparda included the offshore islands .

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yes