A same meaning or not problem:
Cowie began producing music after he stopped buying drugs as an alternative to making money .
Cowie began producing music after he stopped dealing drugs as an alternative to making money .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Nikolaus Friedrich von Thouret ( born June 2 , 1767 in Stuttgart , died on January 17 , 1845 in Ludwigsburg ) .
Nikolaus Friedrich von Thouret ( born June 2 , 1767 in Ludwigsburg ; died on 17 January 1845 in Stuttgart ) .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
With the help of the bassist Pat Schick , keyboarder Guy Daniel and drummer Camus Celli , Ponti played guitars and keyboards on the album .
Ponti played guitars and keyboards on the album , with the help of bassist Camus Celli , keyboard player Guy Daniel and drummer Pat Schick .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
In 2014 , Sarah Potts will join the World Curling Tour for her first season with new teammates Lilly , Oye-Sem Won Briand and Tirzah Keffer .
In 2014 , Sarah Potts will attend the World Curling Tour for her first season with the new teammates Lilly , Oye-Sem Won Briand and Tirzah Keffer .
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[A]:
yes