Question:
Istanbul was forced to recognize this powerful thorn in its side as a semi-autonomous part of the empire, and granted hereditary status to the role of Pasha of Egypt.

Does it follow that "Istanbul was reluctant about the influence of a foreign body of government."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

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This Web site provides information on the council's programs and publications.

Does it follow that "The site gives you information about the council's reading material."?
Answer:
yes

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Presidents derived their license to serve as leader-preacher from Theodore Roosevelt's remark that the presidency was a bully pulpit, a remark that did not appear in his Inaugural Address.

Does it follow that "Presidents generally do not think they should serve as leader-preacher, and Roosevelt agreed."?
Answer:
no

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Two humorless and often petty egomaniacs intransigently reiterated their familiar positions (Rich).

Does it follow that "Nobody wanted to listen to these two egomaniacs anymore."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell