Problem: (1) To the north , the region of Virginia continues into central Maryland and southeastern Pennsylvania .
(2) To the north , the region continues from Virginia into southeastern Maryland and central Pennsylvania .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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A: no

Please check if these have the same meaning.
After the breakup of their previous band , Shae Lappen and Dan Mena discussed the idea of forming a new band with Brendan Benham .
After the separation of their previous band , Shae Lappen and Dan Mena discussed with Brendan Benham the idea of founding a new band .
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Answer: yes

Problem: During the live performances Oli Muller supported the band as a bassist , and Adi Amstutz left the band .
Oli Muller left the band as a bassist in the live performances , and Adi Amstutz supported the band .
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A: no

The Chinese camped about 30 Li from Zhizhi 's fortress and the two sides exchanged rather hypocritical messages .
The Chinese encamped about 30 Zhizhi from Li 's fortress and the two sides exchanged rather hypocritical messages .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other? OPTIONS:
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no

1. The main ferry ran to 42nd Street and for short time was a component of the transcontinental Lincoln Highway .
2. The transcontinental ferry ran to 42nd Street and was for a short time a part of the main Lincoln Highway .
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no

1. Originally discovered and developed by Eli Lilly , oritavancin was acquired by InterMune in 2001 and then by Targanta Therapeutics in late 2005 .
2. Originally discovered and developed by Eli Lilly , Oritavancin was taken over by InterMune in 2001 and in late 2005 by Targanta Therapeutics .
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yes