The thirteen colonies of the Anglo-United States were all original possessions , and popular culture became a major foundation of American folk and former British music .
The Thirteen Colonies of the Anglo United States were all original possessions , and popular culture became a major foundation for American folk and former British music .

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1. Released in September 2003 in Belgium , '' Sharko III '' was later released in France , the Netherlands , Switzerland , and Japan .
2. In September 2003 , published in France , '' Sharko III '' was later released in Belgium , the Netherlands , Switzerland and Japan .
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no

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Formation of aggregates is influenced by electrostatic interactions , the coordination between lithium and surrounding solvent molecules or steric additives , and polar effects .
The formation of aggregates is influenced by electrostatic interactions , the coordination between lithium and surrounding solvent molecules or polar additives and steric effects .
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After moving to Norway in 1988 , as a political refugee , he began writing novels about the leftist revolt in Turkey .
After moving to Turkey as a political refugee in 1988 , he began to write novels about the leftist revolt in Norway .

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Problem: S1: In the first stage of the Promotion , 5 provincial leagues were played , with 9 clubs qualifying for the final round :
S2: In the final round of the promotion , 5 provincial leagues were played , with 9 clubs qualifying for the first lap .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A: no

He died in Ixelles ( Brussels ) on 15 August 1950 .
He died on August 15 , 1950 in Ixelles ( Brussels ) .

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yes