Born in tiny Pelican in Ouachita Parish in northwestern Louisiana , McKenzie attended public schools in Monroe in DeSoto Parish and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge .
Born in tiny pelican in Ouachita Parish in northwest Louisiana , McKenzie visited public schools in Monroe in DeSoto Parish and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge .

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yes

The Valea Negrenilor River or Negreni River is a tributary of the Amaradia River .
The river Amaradia or the river Negreni is a tributary of the Valea Negrenilor river .

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no

The cynical manipulation of Stavely 's easily corruptible islanders was interpreted as an indictment of American imperialism and the cultural tyranny of Western missionaries .
Stavely 's cynical manipulation of the easily corruptible islanders has been interpreted as an indictment of American imperialism and the cultural tyranny of Western missionaries .

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yes

Alfred Gregson ( 2 March 1889 -- March 1968 ) was an English professional football inside left who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town and Bury .
Alfred Gregson ( March 2 , 1889 -- March 1968 ) was an English internal football player who played for Grimsby Town and Bury in the Football League .

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no