Despite the general success of the limited attack the battalion lost nearly half its strength .
Despite the general success of the limited attack , the battalion lost nearly its half force .

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yes

Kirksville , MO Micropolitan Statistical Area comprises the Adair County .
Micropolitan Statistical Area Kirksville , MO comprises Adair County .

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yes

Awwad was born in Jerusalem and graduated from the Arab College in Salfit in 1947 .
Awwad was born in Salfit . He graduated from the Arab College in Jerusalem in 1947 .

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no

Stockfish is cured in a process called fermentation , where cold-adapted bacteria let the fish mature , similar to the maturing process of cheese .
Stockfish is cured in a process called fermentation where cold-adapted bacteria matures the fish , similar to the maturing process of cheese .

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yes