A same meaning or not problem:
In the following week , Drake Williams defeated and retained his title .
The following week , Drake defeated Williams and retained his title .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
It was extended from Laura in 1910 to Booleroo Centre , and finally to Wilmington in 1915 .
It was expanded in 1910 from Laura to the Booleroo Centre and finally to Wilmington in 1915 .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
When Ortona was assigned to Lanciano in 1818 , Campli was connected to the Teramo Diocese .
When , in 1818 , Ortona was joined to Lanciano , Campli was assigned to the diocese of Teramo .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
The goalkeeper in the game were Henrik Lundqvist for the New York Rangers and Andrei Mezin for Metallurg Magnitogorsk .
The goalies in the game were Henrik Lundqvist for the New York Rangers and Andrei Mezin for Metallurg Magnitogorsk .
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[A]:
yes