Question:
Do these mean the same?
At the time when Motorola overtook the developers and their patents , they held 50 valid patents and had 40 for approval .
At the time Motorola held the developers and their patents , they had 50 valid patents and overtook 40 waiting for approval .
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[no]

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Do these mean the same?
Nathan Bryon was poured in the role of Joey Ellis , who would be introduced as a friend of Tiger Dyke 's established character from his hometown .
Joey Ellis was cast in the role of Nathan Bryon , who would be introduced as a friend of established character Tiger Dyke from his hometown .
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Answer:
[no]

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Do these mean the same?
Cunningham became tenth in the NBA in scoring and third in rebounds .
Cunningham was tenth in the NBA in scoring and third in rebounds .
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[yes]

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Do these mean the same?
The vertebral column consisted of ten cervical ( neck ) , twelve dorsal , six fused sacral and an unknown number of caudal ( tail ) vertebrae .
The vertebral column consisted of ten caudal ( neck ) , twelve dorsal , six merged sacral and an unknown number of cervical vertebrae ( tail ) .
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Answer:
[no]