Armstrong had at least one sibling , a sister , Mrs. Lydia Lawhead .
Armstrong had at least one sibling , a sister , Lydia Lawhead .

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yes

The Edmonton Oilers became the first National Hockey League team in Alberta when they were absorbed by the NHL than the WHA Fold .
The Edmonton Oilers became the first National Hockey League team in Alberta as they were absorbed by the NHL when the WHA folded .

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yes

Currently , the Western District is administered by Major Dennis Mello , former deputy of Howard Colvin , who was forced into retirement .
Currently , the Western District is administered by Major Dennis Mello , former deputy to Howard Colvin , who was forced into retirement .

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yes

Turrisipho dalli is a species of the sea snail , a true gastropod mollusk in the Buccinidae family , the navy whelks .
Turrisipho dalli is a species of sea snail , a true gastropod mollusk in the family Buccinidae , the marine whelks .

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yes