Artificial beings are common in fiction since the 19th century , as in Karel Capek 's '' Frankenstein '' or Mary Shelley '' R.U.R '' .
Since the 19th century , artificial beings are common in fiction , as in Mary Shelley 's '' Frankenstein '' or Karel Capek 's '' R.U.R .

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no

Political movements in other provinces have also tried to use the provincial government as a force to build provincial autonomy and safeguard local identity .
Political movements in other provinces have also tried to use the provincial government as a force to build up provincial autonomy and secure local identity .

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yes

He later met Theodoros Kolokotronis , whom he also came to admire .
He also encountered Theodoros Kolokotronis , whom he came to admire later .

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no

The Indus cities are renowned for their elaborate planning , baked brick houses , urban drainage systems , water supply systems and clusters of large non-residential buildings .
The Indus cities are noted for their elaborate planning , baked brick houses , urban drainage systems , water supply systems , and clusters of large non-residential buildings .

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yes