A same meaning or not problem:
In Exeter , Robert senior was succeeded by his younger son , James , and this branch became Robert Veitch & Sons .
In Exeter , Robert Senior was replaced by his younger son James , and this branch became Robert Veitch 's Sons .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
They form the bulk of the population of the Xie River and the upper Rio Negro above the mouth of the Vaupes River .
They form the majority of the population of the Xie River and the upper Vaupes river above the mouth of the Rio Negro .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
Foley worked with Gurf Morlix , with Townes Van Zandt , with Guy Schwartz , with Billy Block and Calvin Russell , among others .
Foley worked together with Calvin Russell , Townes Van Zandt , Gurf Morlix , Billy Block and Guy Schwartz , amongst others .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
He also received music lessons from friends of Buitrago , including the Cuban pianist Pablo Desverine and Venezuelan pianist and composer Teresa Carreno .
He also received music lessons from friends of Buitrago , including the Venezuelan pianist Pablo Desverine and the Cuban pianist and composer Teresa Carreno .
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[A]:
no