A same meaning or not problem:
Soon after Moody 's departure , John Sykes was announced to the press as the new Whitesnake guitarist .
Soon after Moody 's departure , John Sykes was announced as the new Whitesnake guitarist from the press .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
It is not even known if any two free group factors are isomorphic .
It is not even known if two free group factors are isomorphic .
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[A]: yes

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The Edmonton Oilers became the first National Hockey League team in Alberta as they were absorbed by the NHL when the WHA folded .
The Edmonton Oilers became the first NHL team in Alberta when they were absorbed by the National Hockey League than the WHA folds .
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[A]: yes

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On October 1 , 2005 , the village of Hanazono was merged with Katsuragi from the Ito district .
On October 1 , 2005 the village of Hanazono , from Ito District , was merged into Katsuragi .
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yes