A same meaning or not problem:
He frequently observed ballet performances at the Paris Opera and often attended classes at the dance school .
He frequently observed ballet performances at the Paris Opera and often attended lessons at the dance school .
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[A]: yes

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Of these , 2,088 ( 18.6 % ) lived in rural areas and 9,112 ( 81.4 % ) in urban areas .
Of these , 2,088 ( 18.6 % ) lived in urban areas , and 9,112 ( 81.4 % ) lived in rural areas .
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[A]: no

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He moved to Illinois in 1891 and settled in Ottawa .
He moved to Ottawa in 1891 and settled down in Illinois .
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[A]: no

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The municipality is located at the southwestern head of Conception Bay in Division 1 . It is situated southwest of St. Johns and northeast of Placentia .
The community is situated at the southwestern head of Conception Bay in Division 1 . It is located southwest of St. John 's and northeast of Placentia .
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yes