A same meaning or not problem:
With a fourth and a third place , while Trinity were in the bottom half .
With a fourth and a third place , while Trinity were in the lower half .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Founding member Dan McGruer left the band in 2014 and was replaced by Devin Abrams .
In 2014 , founding member of 15 years Devin Abrams left the band and was replaced by Dan McGruer .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
Femi 's musical career began when he started playing in his father 's band , Egypt 80 .
Femi 's musical career began when he started playing in the band of his father , Egypt 80 .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
When Liliuokalani died in 1917 , territorial governor Lucius E. Pinkham granted her the honor of a state funeral in the throne room of the palace .
When Liliuokalani died in 1917 , territorial governor Lucius E. Pinkham accorded her the honor of a state funeral in the throne room of the palace .
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yes