The combination of blue metal halide light and red high-pressure sodium light is an attempt to provide a very wide spectrum within a single lamp .
The combination of blue metal halogen light and red sodium high-pressure light is an attempt to provide a very broad spectrum within a single lamp .

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yes

Several publications of the Public Health Service have shown that veterans have increased cancer , nerve , digestive , skin and respiratory disorders .
Several publications published by the Public Health Service have shown that veterans have increased rates of cancer , and nerve , respiratory , skin , and digestive disorders .

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yes

His father , Gerry , his uncle , Jimmy Doyle , and his brother , Tommy , also enjoyed All-Ireland success with Tipperary .
His father , Gerry , his uncle , Tommy , and his brother , Jimmy Doyle , enjoyed also with Tipperary All - Ireland - success .

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no

When Peugeot launched the stylish new 205 in 1983 , the 104 was withdrawn from most European markets , including Britain .
When Peugeot launched the new all-stylish 205 in 1983 , the 104 was withdrawn from most European markets , including Britain .

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yes