In 1914 , when Holt retired , Green followed him as Chief Inspector .
When Holt retired in 1914 , Green succeeded him as Chief Inspector .

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1. It was directed by Randall Einhorn , his fourth episode of the season and twelfth in the series overall .
2. It was directed by Randall Einhorn , his fourth episode of the season and twelfth in the series .
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yes

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Following his defeat in Cardiganshire , in 1868 Henry Richard was elected Liberal member of parliament for the Merthyr boroughs in Wales ,
Following his defeat in Cardiganshire , Henry Richard was elected Liberal Member of Parliament for the Merthyr Parliament of Wales in 1868 .
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Oscar Bonavena met Ellis in the second round of the tournament .
In the second round of the tournament , Ellis Oscar Bonavena appeared .

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Problem: S1: In 1960 , the world 's first laser was developed by American scientists Nikolay Basov and Alexander Prokhorov , and Russian scientist Charles H. Townes .
S2: The first laser in the world was developed in 1960 by American scientists Nikolay Basov and Alexander Prokhorov and the Russian scientist Charles H. Townes .

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Johannes Vares Barbarus ( -- November 29 , 1946 ) , commonly known as John Vares , was an Estonian poet , doctor , and politician .
Johannes Vares Barbarus ( -- 29 November 1946 ) , commonly known as Johannes Vares , was an Estonian poet , medical doctor , and politician .

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yes