Sentence 1: Having endlessly debated the staying power of his '60s comic-strip sendups, most critics now conclude his art will last.

Sentence 2: After endless debates critics decided that the 1960s work of Little Abner will last last forever.
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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Sentence 1: He especially enjoys taking a bold public stand against his This distinguishes him as a statesman who won't sacrifice principles for expediency.

Sentence 2: He takes a stand against things.
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Answer: yes

Sentence 1: Both candidates cite him as their model.

Sentence 2: He is thought of as a model by both candidates because of everything that he accomplished during his term.
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it is not possible to tell