[Q]: And if estimates hold , it will mark the first time in history that five films grossed more than $ 20 million each in one weekend .

It is also the first time in history that five films grossed more than $ 20 million each in one weekend .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: Fighting has continued sporadically in the west , where it is complicated by the presence of battle-hardened Liberians on both sides .

Both are in the cocoa-growing west of the world 's top producer in a region where fighting is complicated by the presence of Liberians on both sides .
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[A]: no

[Q]: Senator Hill appeared completely unaware of the issue , which has been of serious concern to US , Australian and British intelligence officers .

But Senator Hill appeared unaware of the intelligence problems that have been of serious concern to US , Australian and British military intelligence officers .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: Fanned by the hot , dry Santa Ana winds and minimal humidity , major fires were raging in at least 10 places , having already burned nearly 80 937 hectares .

Those hot , dry Santa Ana winds and minimal humidity created optimal conditions for raging fires in at least 10 places that have already burned nearly 200,000 acres .
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[A]:
yes