Premise: They were defended by 96 towers and had numerous gates.

Hypothesis: They were at war with their enemies.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: yeah yeah it ought to be a good uh good game tonight

Hypothesis: The speaker thinks the game will be a bad one.
Answer: no

Premise: He quickly got used to other people looking at him with suspicion, or simply making fun of him.

Hypothesis: He was used to people making fun of him.
Answer: yes

Premise: Reduce Costs in SSA's Atlanta Region,

Hypothesis: SSA's Atlanta Region's costs must be reduced.
Answer: yes