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Noun 的 Position Word Phrase Omitted Context Clear

Front Can the noun after 的 in a position word phrase be omitted?
Back Yes, if the context is clear
房间里有三张床;左边的是哥哥的,右边的是弟弟的,中间的是我的。
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