These places include Canada , Japan ( since 2012 ) , Spain , and some parts of the United States .
These courses include Spain ( since 2012 ) , Canada , Japan and some parts of the United States .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

She died in Abilene and buried in Fort Worth , in the Abilene Municipal Cemetery .
She died in Abilene and was buried in Fort Worth at the municipal cemetery in Abilene .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

It was not long after Wyman joined the group that Watts took over the drums .
It was not long after Wyman joined the group when Watts took over the drums .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Note : the votes were cast on 20 January , but both chambers met on 21 January in a joint session to explain the nominations and compare the result .
Note : The votes were cast on January 20 , but both Houses met in a joint session on January 21 to declare nominations , and compare the result .

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yes