Although it is a widespread European species , it is not common . It is notably found in Lithuania .
Although it is a common European species , it is not widespread ; it is mainly found in Lithuania .

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yes

He trained for A.C. Milan , Ajax F.C . and Santos F.C . Football Academies .
He coached for A.C. Milan , Ajax F.C . and Santos F.C . football academies .

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yes

Humphrey , however , had supported McKeithen at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago .
Humphrey , however , supported McKeithen in 1968 at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago .

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yes

SEBA also promotes the International Code of Area Nomenclature ( ICAN ) , a biogeographical system of standardized reference .
The SEBA also promotes the International Code of Territorial Nomenclature ( ICAN ) , a biogeographical system of standardized reference .

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yes