Question:
As the weeks went by, the state of Poirot's nerves grew worse and worse.

Does it follow that "Poirot got more nervous as the weeks went by."?
Answer:
yes

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The asteroids are something else again.

Does it follow that "The asteroids are sort of amazing."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

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These included guards, and craftsmen and boat crews with their boats.

Does it follow that "They found it easy to work here. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

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Although these advances promise to streamline federal operations and improve the delivery of federal services, they also expose these activities to greater risks.

Does it follow that "These advances will reduce the exposure of federal operations to greater risk."?
Answer:
no