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The compact styled device used a simplified drive mechanism for tape transport .
The compact device used a simplified drive mechanism for tape transport .
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[A]: yes

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Is a short book by Karla Kuskin , published first in 1962 , with illustrations by Virginia Cary Hudson .
Is a short book published by Virginia Cary Hudson , first in 1962 with illustrations by Karla Kuskin .

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Answer: no

Problem: S1: Ulpio Minucci ( June 29 , 1917 -- March 9 , 2007 ) was an Italian - born American composer and musician .
S2: Ulpio Minucci ( June 29 , 1917 -- March 9 , 2007 ) was an Italian-born American composer and musician .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A: yes

Problem: (1) The character was later killed off in the fourth episode of the second season , '' First Down '' .
(2) The figure was killed later in the second episode of the fourth season , '' First Down '' .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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A: no

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Although it was never used in the series , elements of the gameplay for the Powerball , Whiplash and Earthquake events have been played .
Although it was never played in the series , elements of the gameplay were used for the Powerball , Whiplash and Earthquake events .
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Answer: no

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Portersville is located near the western border of Butler County at ( 40.925285 , -80.144229 ) .
Portersville is located near the western border of Butler County ( 40.925285 , -80.144229 ) .
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yes