It was published in 1985 by Kids Can Press , and printed by Everbest in Hong Kong .
It was published by Kids Can Press in 1985 and was printed by Everbest in Hong Kong .

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yes

After the takeover of the Nazi regime , he was forced to retire in 1936 as a citizen of evangelical faith with Jewish ancestors .
Following the takeover of the Nazi regime in 1936 , he was forced to withdraw as a citizen of evangelical faith with Jewish ancestors .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The southern slope of the Obshchy Syrt is covered by hardwood forests , while the northern slope towards the Caspian Depression has the characteristics of a steppe .
The southern slope of the Obshchy Syrt is covered by deciduous forests , while the north slope towards the Caspian Depression has the characteristics of a steppe .

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yes

Cole then kills Magruder 's henchman Dutchie and his men and takes Magruder 's armored train .
Cole then captures Magruder 's henchman Dutchie and his men and kills Magruder 's armored train .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no