After this transformation , the Kansa ( sometimes Kaw ) and Osage Nation ( originally Ouasash ) arrived in Kansas in the 17th century .
Following this transformation , the Kansa ( sometimes Kaw ) and Osage Nation ( originally Ouasash ) arrived in Kansas in the 17th century .

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yes

Some Hebrew and Aramaic abbreviations may not be included here , and more can be found in the list of Hebrew abbreviations or in the list of Aramaic abbreviations .
Some Hebrew and Aramaic abbreviations may not be included here ; more may be found in the List of Hebrew abbreviations and the List of Aramaic abbreviations , respectively .

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yes

The first day is the last day of the old year .
The first day is the last day of the year .

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yes

The Luodong Forest Railway was opened in 1920 and connected to Taiping Mountain Forest Railway in 1924 .
Luodong Forest Railway was commissioned in 1920 and connected to the Taiping Mountain Forest Railway in 1924 .

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yes