Two quasi-similar C contractions have the same minimal function and therefore the same spectrum .
Two quasi-similar C contractions have the same function and hence the same minimal spectrum .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

It is believed that Dan met Anna Wilson in New Orleans , eventually persuading her to come to Omaha with him .
It is believed that Dan Anna Wilson met in New Orleans to eventually convince her to come with him to Omaha .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Peoria County is part of the Peoria , IL Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Peoria County is a part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Peoria , IL .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Raul Varela Luthier is endorsed by Wenstone Amps , DS Pickups , MST Pedals , Kikemol Straps and Xavier Moyano .
Xavier Moyano is supported by Wenstone Amps , DS Pickups , MST Pedals , Kikemol Straps and Raul Varela Luthier .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no