She was born in Mississippi , Germany , but grew up in Flint , Michigan .
She was born in Mississippi , but grew up in Flint , Michigan .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The presynaptic monoamine transporter ( VMAT ) is a transport protein integrated in the membrane of the synaptic vesicles of vesicular neurons .
The Vesicular Monoamine Transporter ( VMAT ) is a transport protein that is integrated into the membrane of synaptic vesicles of presynaptic neurons .

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no

Between five and twelve blossoms are loosely arranged along a high stem or more flowers .
Between five and twelve flowers are loosely arranged along a high stem or more flowering .

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yes

Cochran added a 57-yard punt return for a score in the fourth quarter and went 45 yards with an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter .
Cochran added a 57-yard punt return for a hang in the fourth quarter and went 45 yards with an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter .

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yes