Problem: He grew up surrounded by traditional and eastern Jewish music that influenced his later compositions .
He grew up surrounded by traditional and East-Mediterranean Jewish music that influenced his later compositions .
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A: yes

Problem: Spain recognized Irish nobles as Spaniards on an equal footing , and Irish may claim Spanish citizenship .
Spain recognized Spanish nobles on equal footing as Spaniards , and Irish could claim Irish citizenship .
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A: no

Problem: With the weakening of the Canadian dollar , manufacturing sales and exports rose in November and December 2015 , and employment increased .
With the weakening of the Canadian dollar , manufacturing sales and exports and employment increased in November and December 2015 .
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A:
yes