Question:
Based on the premise "Severn cleared his throat to begin.", can we conclude that "Severn coughed."?
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Answer:
yes

Question:
Based on the premise "The effective interest is compared with the stated interest of the investment.", can we conclude that "The interest is looked at against the other interest."?
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Answer:
yes

Question:
Based on the premise "The award was announced recently at a dinne r, held in Kilgore's honor and hosted by law school Dean Samuel M. Davis, who presented her with an engraved plaque.", can we conclude that "Samuel Davis is a law school dean, he once held a dinner in Kilgore's honor."?
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yes