Mohsin Zaidi lived in Lucknow for almost four decades before settling down after his retirement in Delhi .
Mohsin Zaidi lived in Lucknow for nearly four decades before settling down in Delhi after retirement .

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yes

Following the departure of Richie Towell in December 2015 , Finn was played in a more advanced position .
Finn was played in a more advanced position after the departure of Richie Towell in December 2015 .

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yes

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

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no

Hayashi said that Mackey '' is the original model of Tenchi '' .
Hayashi said that Mackey is '' sort of '' the original model for Tenchi .

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yes