Question:
Do these mean the same?
A. J. Timlin opened the first store which was run for many years by T. J. Smith .
T. J. Smith put up the first store which was run by A. J. Timlin for many years .
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Answer:
[no]

Question:
Do these mean the same?
Six hours later , Corey returns but Pierson does not , and Corey claims not to know where Pierson is .
Six hours later , Corey returns , but Pierson does not , and Corey claims not to know where is Pierson .
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Answer:
[yes]

Question:
Do these mean the same?
Sales began in North America in the third quarter of 2008 and in Europe in early 2009 as a 2010 model .
Sales started in the third quarter of 2008 in Europe and early 2009 in North America as a model for 2010 .
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Answer:
[no]

Question:
Do these mean the same?
However , the original flag had a green colour instead of brownish .
The original flag , however , had a brownish color instead of green .
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Answer:
[no]