Problem: Here is a premise:
Perhaps that's why he has always seemed to want to preclude critical judgment with pre-emptive strikes within his prose, anticipating our responses and silencing us.

Here is a hypothesis:
He was smart as a whip and cunning.

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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
The ruling is seen as a victory for constitutional purists and a political blow to President Clinton, who had hoped to use the threat (if not the reality) of a line-item veto as leverage in budget negotiations with Congress.

Here is a hypothesis:
President Clinton also found this to be a victory.

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Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
The evening had clearly exhausted her.

Here is a hypothesis:
She was worn out from the evening.

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Answer: yes

Problem: Here is a premise:
So, Sharon is using Kosovo to butter up Russia.

Here is a hypothesis:
Sharon is trying to butter up Russia by using Kosovo.

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Answer:
yes