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The prisoners remained defiant, refusing to release hostages. And,
The prisoners remained defiant and refused to release hostages.

Are they the same?

Thanks.

[flying_pig319]

The prisoners remained defiant, refusing to release hostages.
This one is saying that the prisoners remained defiant, because they refused to release their hostages.

The prisoners remained defiant and refused to release hostages.
This one is saying the prisoners remained defiant. Also, they refused to release their hostages.

But yes, basically the same thing.

[BMO]

Thanks a lot.

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