Question:
Based on the premise "In particular, Plotz's notion that adventures used to be (and need to be) driven by practical considerations, such as opening trade routes, strikes me as daft.", can we conclude that "Piotz believed that adventures should have a practical purpose."?
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Answer:
yes

Question:
Based on the premise "On the contrary, we're trying to find her.", can we conclude that "We are not trying to find her at all. "?
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Answer:
no

Question:
Based on the premise "It is slow-moving.", can we conclude that "The thing moves slow."?
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Answer:
yes