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618--so beloved of artists, architects, and the ordinary human eye.

Does it follow that "The ordinary human eye, artists and architects all love it."?
Answer:
yes

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The data-collection guidelines emphasize appropriateness of data-collection methods, evaluator training, and information sources.

Does it follow that "The guidelines cover data-collection methods, as well as evaluator training, and information sources."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
It took several deep breathes to squeeze into them.

Does it follow that "They are fairly tight and take some effort to get into."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
A good shorthand name for the Democratic fund-raising/Lincoln Bedroom/John Huang set of controversies seems as elusive as the story itself.

Does it follow that "The story is elusive."?
Answer:
yes