Further work in this area was aimed at developing milder reaction conditions and generating more robust yields .
Further work in this area aimed at generating milder reaction conditions and developing more robust yields .

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no

From 1800 -- 04 Wright was British Consul - General for the Republic of the Ionian Islands ( Seven Islands ) .
From 1800 -- 04 , Wright was British consul-general for the republic of the Seven Islands ( Ionian Islands ) .

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yes

Allie is well known for writing dark comedies with strong Scottish themes , Murray Murray 's first drama .
Allie is known for writing dark comedies incorporating strong Scottish themes , with Murray being Murray 's first drama .

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yes

Many individuals also have a pattern of black points , and younger fish can have a dark area at the base of the tail .
Many individuals also have a pattern of dark points , and younger fish may have a black area at the bottom of the tail .

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no