Bilcisha is a city in the southwestern region of Gedo , Somalia .
Bilcisha is a town in the southwestern region of Somalia by Gedo .

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no

In 1901 the critic Jean Lahor ( alias Henri Cazalis ) , listed the workshop as one of the best producers in France of Art Nouveau ceramics .
In 1901 , the critic Jean Lahor ( aka Henri Cazalis ) listed the workshop as one of the best manufacturers of Art Nouveau - ceramics in France .

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yes

When Howard was seven years old , however , Akeel Lynch was murdered , sending Akeel into mental health problems .
However , when Howard was seven years old , Akeel Lynch was murdered , which sent Akeel into mental health problems .

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yes

There are 18 or 20 old schools in the early texts .
There are 18 or 20 early schools in the old texts .

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no