[Q]: This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus , the parent of Bergdorf Goodman ; and Nordstrom strong sales gains in May .

This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc . , along with some boutique retailers , strong sales gains in May .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: All of those governments have said their support will not waver , though public sentiment is rising against it .

The governments of those countries have said that despite rising public opposition , their support will not waver .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday .

Adaptable and Carter 's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday .
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[A]: no

[Q]: No pill is ever expected to replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .

Nobody is saying such a pill could replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .
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[A]:
yes