Problem: (1) Reed was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal , while Magennis and Fraser both received the Victoria Cross and Smith was promoted to Lieutenant in December 1945 .
(2) Reed received the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal , while Magennis and Fraser were both awarded the Victoria Cross . Smith was promoted to temporary lieutenant in December 1945 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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Please check if these have the same meaning.
His role in '' The Mechanic '' was positively revived by the critics both in the United States and the United Kingdom .
His role in '' The Mechanic '' was positively revived by critics in both the United Kingdom and the United States .
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Answer: yes

Problem: 2 . To bring together those interested directly or indirectly in matters of accounting , to encourage the exchange of ideas , and to promote mutual assistance between members .
2 . To bring together those interested in accounting issues directly or indirectly , to promote the exchange of ideas and to promote mutual assistance between members .
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A: yes

He directed Christians to recognize God in all things and to desire above all things to do the will of God .
He directed the Christians to recognize God in all things and , above all , to do the will of God .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other? OPTIONS:
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yes

1. Ryan Wiik ( born September 23 , 1981 ) is a Norwegian actor and entrepreneur , also known as Gunnar Ryan Wiik .
2. Ryan Wiik ( born September 23 , 1981 ) is a Norwegian actor and entrepreneur . He is also known as Ryan Wiik .
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yes

1. DehgAh ( also romanized as DehgA h ) is a village in Bojnord County , North - Khorasan - Province , Iran , in the Badranlu Rural District of Central District .
2. Dehgah ( also Romanized as Dehgah ) is a village in Bojnord County , North Khorasan Province , Iran , in the Badranlu Rural District of Central District .
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yes