Cowie began producing music after he stopped buying drugs as an alternative to making money .
Cowie began producing music after he stopped dealing drugs as an alternative to making money .

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yes

1. A virtual instrument is a kind of synthetic instrument that is purely defined by software .
2. A synthetic instrument is a kind of virtual instrument that is purely defined by software .
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no

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The King George River is a perennial river located in the Kimberley region of Australia , in Western Australia .
The King George River is a multi-year river in the Kimberley region of Australia , in Western Australia .
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Reynolds was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16th round ( 476th overall ) of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft .
In the 476th round ( 16th total ) of the Major League Baseball draft in 2004 , Arizona Reynolds was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks .

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Problem: S1: Femi 's musical career began when he started playing in the band of his father , Egypt 80 .
S2: Femi 's musical career began when he started playing in the band of his father , Egypt 80 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A: yes

Under the British Raj , Bijapur District was part of the Bombay Presidency .
Bombay Presidency was part of the Bijapur county under the British Raj .

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no