Problem: (1) Kandy , originally known as Senkadagala , has been the bastion of culture and spiritual centre of Sri Lanka for centuries .
(2) For centuries Kandy , originally known as Senkadagala , has been the bastion of Sri Lanka 's culture and its spiritual centre .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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A: yes

Please check if these have the same meaning.
He lost against Vinnie Rossano , but Joey DeJohn stopped in five rounds .
He lost to Joey DeJohn , but Vinnie Rossano stopped in five laps .
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Answer: no

Problem: During the mountain - Karabakh - war , he participated in military operations in Martuni , Askeran , Martakert , Aghdam and was wounded at least three times .
During the Nagorno-Karabakh War he participated in military operations in Martakert , Askeran , Martuni , Aghdam and was wounded at least three times .
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A: yes

All 15 episodes were presented and produced by Harry Pringle by the British naval officer and station Commander Campbell .
All 15 episodes were presented by British naval officer and broadcaster Commander Campbell and produced by Harry Pringle .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other? OPTIONS:
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yes

1. Inception is a science fiction film from 2010 , co-produced by Emma Thomas and written , co-produced and staged by Christopher Nolan .
2. Inception is a 2010 science fiction film written , co-produced , and directed by Christopher Nolan , and co-produced by Emma Thomas .
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yes

1. An electronic signature is intended to provide the signatory with a secure and accurate identification method for ensuring a seamless transaction .
2. An electronic signature is intended to provide a seamless identification method for the signatory to provide a secure and accurate transaction .
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no