Sam Elliott has been married to actress Katherine Ross since 1984 .
Since 1984 , Katherine Ross has been married to the actress Sam Elliott .

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no

Bandelin is located approximately 15 km south of Greifswald and about 3 km northwest of Gutzkow .
Bandelin is about 15 km south of Greifswald and approximately 3 km northwest of Gutzkow .

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yes

While the RFA serves the Royal Navy fleet around the world , RFA crews are civilians and thus not suitable for the awards and decorations of the Royal Navy .
While the RFA services the fleet of the RFA around the world , Royal Navy crews are civilians and thus not eligible for Royal Navy awards and decorations .

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no

He was born in Kristiansand in Norway , but came to Bukan , Iran in 1997 .
He was born in Kristiansand , Norway , but came to Bukan , Iran in 1997 .

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yes