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Sentence 1: Elsewhere in the diary , Truman showed a more familiar side , colorful and outspoken in his disdain for life in the White House . Sentence 2: History aside , the diary reveals a colorful , witty , introspective and irreverent president outspoken in his disdain for life in the White House . Question: Do both...
Sentence 1: Russian Yuri Malenchenko , American Edward Lu and Pedro Duque of Spain landed in their Soyuz TMA-2 capsule at 0240 GMT . Sentence 2: Russian Yuri Malenchenko , American Edward Lu and Spain 's Pedro Duque came down in their Soyuz TMA-2 capsule at 2 : 40 a.m. GMT . Question: Do both sentences mean the same th...
Sentence 1: Authorities in Alabama said the passage of time , and the transfer or retirement of some investigators , has not hurt their case . Sentence 2: Meantime , federal authorities in Alabama said the passage of time has not hurt their case against Rudolph . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer:...
Sentence 1: Fasting glucose was 142 mg / dL on average for those given usual care , compared with 129 mg / dL in the group given specialized care ( P < .01 ) . Sentence 2: Fasting glucose , used to measure diabetes risk , was 142 on average for those given usual care compared to 129 in the group given special treatment...
Sentence 1: The victim , who was also not identified , was taken to Kings County Hospital in critical condition . Sentence 2: The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center , where he later died , the police said . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The remaining five men continue to be questioned under Section 17 of the Terrorism Act . Sentence 2: Three men and two women who were at the property were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Wall Street is looking for a profit of 30 cents a share in the third quarter and $ 1.31 for the fiscal year . Sentence 2: Analysts were expecting a profit of 30 cents a share for the third quarter and $ 1.31 a share for the full year . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Daniel C. Clark and James Hargadon ; a former priest , Bruce Ewing ; and two teachers are awaiting trial . Sentence 2: Two other priests , the Revs Daniel C Clark and James Hargadon , and a former priest , Bruce Ewing , are awaiting trial . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: A senior air force official and a member of parliament were also on board , state radio report said . Sentence 2: A senior air force official and a member of Parliament also died in the crash , it said . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The Nets and the Spurs are crossing new frontiers of offensive ineptitude while causing their high-scoring American Basketball Association forefathers to cringe . Sentence 2: The Nets and the San Antonio Spurs are crossing new frontiers of offensive ineptitude while embarrassing their high-scoring ABA foref...
Sentence 1: Police spokesman Brigadier-General Edward Aritonang confirmed that another two men had been arrested yesterday , one in Jakarta and another in Magelang in central Java . Sentence 2: Brigadier General Edward Aritonang , a police spokesman , confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested , one in Jaka...
Sentence 1: Most taxpayers will get surprise tax cuts of between $ 4 and $ 11 a week from July 1 . Sentence 2: Australia 's 9 million income taxpayers received surprise tax cuts of between $ 3 and $ 11 a week from Treasurer Peter Costello last night . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: " I can tell you that it 's routine for IBM to challenge its internal IT teams to rigorously test new platforms and technologies inside IBM . " Sentence 2: " It is routine for IBM to challenge its internal IT team to rigorously test new platforms and technology inside IBM . " Question: Do both sentences mea...
Sentence 1: Roberts said his committee was briefed about a week ago about the likelihood of a major attack in Saudi Arabia . Sentence 2: Roberts said on Fox News Sunday that said his committee was briefed about a week ago about the likelihood of an attack in Saudi Arabia . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thin...
Sentence 1: Neither immediately said his agency would appeal the decision , but many others following the case said an appeal was likely soon . Sentence 2: Neither said whether they would appeal the decision but others said an appeal was certain . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: BofA said yesterday it had " policies in place that prohibit late-day trading " . Sentence 2: Bank of America says its policies prohibit late-day trading , which is illegal . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Palm Beach County is considering adding up to $ 200 million more in incentives . Sentence 2: Palm Beach County is prepared to kick in another $ 200 million to build the institute 's campus . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that does not necessarily prompt thoughts of Lee . Sentence 2: Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that doesn 't necessarily prompt thoughts of the 46-year-old film director . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The American troops , who also defend the mayor 's compound , have been attacked on two separate occasions . Sentence 2: The American troops from 3-15 infantry , who also defend the compound of the Falluja mayor , have been attacked on two occasions . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer:...
Sentence 1: YES filed suit yesterday in the Supreme Court of New York County in Manhattan . Sentence 2: The suit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York County . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Shares of Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $ 44.50 , up $ 1.78 , or 4.2 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange . Sentence 2: Shares of the Oak Brook , Ill.-based hamburger giant closed at $ 24.60 , up 51 cents , or 2.1 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange . Question: Do both sentences mea...
Sentence 1: The discovery was published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine . Sentence 2: They appear in the Oct. 23 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: " At that time I didn 't agree , because the people who will be the victims are schoolchildren and security , " he says . Sentence 2: In a generous gesture of uncharacteristic compassion , Samudra claims : " At that time I didn 't agree because the people who will be the victims are schoolchildren " . Quest...
Sentence 1: Tamil parties blame the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ( LTTE ) for these killings . Sentence 2: The government wanted to revive talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ( LTTE ) to discuss the interim structure . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits . Sentence 2: Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Investigators conducted DNA tests on the stains and ran the results through a national DNA data base in August . Sentence 2: Investigators conducted DNA tests on the stains and ran the results through a national database last month . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: In January , Georgia 's U.N. envoy Revaz Adamia accused Russia of annexing the region and appealed to the Security Council to " assume effective leadership over the peace process . " Sentence 2: In January , it accused Russia of annexing the region and appealed to the U.N. Security Council to " assume effec...
Sentence 1: If you 're over here thinking this problem has been blown out of proportion by the media , you are wrong . Sentence 2: " If you think this problem has been blown out of proportion by the media , you are wrong . " Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: WHO noted that most resistant bacteria growth among humans was due to overuse of antibiotics by doctors -- not due to farmers . Sentence 2: The WHO said in a report on Wednesday that most resistant bacteria growth among humans was not due to farmers , but to overuse of antibiotics by doctors . Question: Do ...
Sentence 1: In Canada , Tim Hortons ' same-store sales were up as much as 6.7 per cent . Sentence 2: Tim Hortons ' same-store sales in Canada rose by 6.7 per cent . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: One had also pointed to the word refugee in an English / Turkish dictionary . Sentence 2: One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word " refugee " . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Drug developer Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc . ISPH.O tumbled $ 2.17 , or 13.4 percent , to $ 13.98 . Sentence 2: Drug developer Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc . ( nasdaq : ISPH - news - people ) tumbled $ 2.17 , or 13.4 percent , to $ 13.98 . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Russian cosmonaut Malenchenko managed a space first earlier this month by marrying his earth-bound fiance by space phone . Sentence 2: Russian cosmonaut Malenchenko achieved a first earlier this month when he married his earth-bound fiancee by video link . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? An...
Sentence 1: Wal-Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations . Sentence 2: Wal- Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street 's mod...
Sentence 1: On Monday , one American soldier was killed and another was wounded when their convoy was ambushed in northern Iraq . Sentence 2: On Sunday , a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: A senior Malaysian member of JI testified in June that Bashir had approved the church bomb attacks and had called a meeting to plan Megawati 's assassination . Sentence 2: A senior Malaysian member of Jemaah Islamiah testified on June 26 that Bashir had approved the church bomb attacks and had also called a...
Sentence 1: Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez and Maria de Teresa Quiej Alvarez did not leave the private jet during a stop for customs inspection at Brown Field . Sentence 2: Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez and Maria de Teresa Quiej Alvarez arrived at the airport in separate ambulances . Question: Do both sentences mean the s...
Sentence 1: Maddox , 87 , cracked two ribs when he fell about 10 days ago at an assisted living home where he was recovering from intestinal surgery , Virginia Carnes said . Sentence 2: Maddox , who had battled cancer since 1983 , cracked two ribs earlier this month when he fell at an assisted living home where he was ...
Sentence 1: Mr Adams , managing director , will become chief executive on January 1 . Sentence 2: Paul Adams , BAT managing director , will take over as chief executive in January . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: " Really , this plan is an insult to working parents throughout New York City , " Mr. Silver said . Sentence 2: " His plan is an insult to working parents throughout New York City . " Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Muslim guerrillas attacked a town and took hostages yesterday as they withdrew from fighting that killed at least 22 people , military officials said . Sentence 2: Muslim guerrillas attacked a town and took hostages Sunday as they withdrew from fighting that killed at least three people , the military and r...
Sentence 1: " I am responsible for the approval process in my agency , " he said in Friday 's statement . Sentence 2: Second , I am responsible for the approval process in my agency . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The $ 250 million expansion will boost Nissan 's total investment at its two Tennessee plants to $ 2.75 billion . Sentence 2: This will bring Nissan 's total capital investment in Tennessee to $ 2.75 billion . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The document , headlined Information for Health Care Professionals , warns of potential panic attacks , psychosis and convulsions . Sentence 2: The document warns of potential panic attacks , psychosis and convulsions in some cases . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: In Europe , France 's CAC-40 fell 0.8 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 lost 0.9 percent and Germany 's DAX index gave back 1 percent . Sentence 2: In afternoon trading in Europe , France 's CAC-40 fell 1.6 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 dropped 1.2 percent and Germany 's DAX index lost 1.9 percent . Question: D...
Sentence 1: On a positive note , C & W 's estimated lease commitments -- one potential hurdle to U.S. exit -- fell 600 million pounds to 1.6 billion . Sentence 2: Added to savings on the dividend , C & W 's estimated lease commitments , one hurdle to its U.S. escape , fell by 600 million pounds to 1.6 billion . Questio...
Sentence 1: Attorneys for the defense and media have filed documents opposing a gag order . Sentence 2: Attorney Gloria Allred , who is representing Frey , also filed documents opposing a gag order in the case . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: " Our policies are well-known , and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy " on Iran , Powell said . Sentence 2: " Our policies are well known and I 'm not aware of any changes , " Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: " They were brutally beaten , and it 's really a wonder that Porchia is the only deceased in this case . " Sentence 2: " It 's a wonder that Porchia was the only deceased in this case , " Sax added . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: At least 13 of the affected flights were scheduled out of Atlanta . Sentence 2: At least 13 flights out of Atlanta were listed as canceled . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The blaze was only 5 percent contained early Monday . Sentence 2: The blaze , started by lightning June 6 , is considered 95 percent contained . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: " Here 's what happened : I go to their Web site and start complaining to them , would you please , please , please stop bothering me , " he said . " Sentence 2: " I go to their website and start complaining to them , would you please , please , please stop bothering me , " Mr. Booher told a reporter . Ques...
Sentence 1: The Supreme Court agreed Monday in Illinois vs. Telemarketing Associates . Sentence 2: The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser , Telemarketing Associates . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Experts say they think better treatment , including widespread use of the drug tamoxifen , as well as mammogram screening are responsible for the improvement . Sentence 2: Experts say they think better treatment , including use of the drug tamoxifen and mammogram screening , are responsible . Question: Do b...
Sentence 1: " He wasnt like that , except for getting in a couple fights with his dad . Sentence 2: As far as I know , he wasnt like that , except for getting in a couple fights with his dad . " Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC inched down 1 point , or 0.11 percent , to 1,650 . Sentence 2: The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points , or 0.32 percent , to 970 . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 . Sentence 2: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The tuxedo shop was used as a front for laundering proceeds from a stolen credit cards . Sentence 2: Ragin and Hayes were accused of using a phony tuxedo rental business as a front for laundering proceeds from stolen credit cards . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A Connecticut judge Tuesday sentenced a man to 30 years in prison in the death of a teenage girl he met on the Internet . Sentence 2: A restaurant worker was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday for the sexual assault and strangling of a sixth-grade girl he met in an Internet chat room . Question: Do bot...
Sentence 1: They say inspectors must certify that Iraq is free of weapons of mass destruction before sanctions can be lifted . Sentence 2: It calls for the return of U.N. weapons inspectors to verify that Iraq is free of weapons of mass destruction . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: State wildlife officials have concluded that the fluorescent zebra fish from Florida poses no danger , and they have recommended that the state exempt it from the ban . Sentence 2: State wildlife officials have concluded that the Florida-grown fluorescent zebra fish poses no danger , and they have recommend...
Sentence 1: The high Saturday is expected to be about 92 degrees , and it will likely drop to 90 degrees Sunday and Monday . Sentence 2: The high today will be about 92 degrees and will drop to 90 degrees Sunday and Monday . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Gartner raised its own worldwide PC shipment forecast in August to 8.9 per cent growth for 2003 , up from expectations of 7.2 per cent . Sentence 2: Gartner Inc. also raised its worldwide PC shipment forecast in August to 8.9 percent growth for 2003 , up from expectations of 7.2 percent . Question: Do both ...
Sentence 1: Strong spokeswoman Stephanie Truog said , " We are in the process of a thorough internal review with the assistance of outside professionals . Sentence 2: Strong Financial released a statement Wednesday night : " We are in the process of a thorough internal review . Question: Do both sentences mean the same...
Sentence 1: AMD had revenue of $ 715 million and a loss of 42 cents a share during the March quarter . Sentence 2: Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $ 723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Genetic studies of ethnic groups raise concerns because of fears that they could be used or distorted to justify discrimination against a group or to promote stereotypes . Sentence 2: Geneticists cite fears that ethnic-based research would be used or distorted to justify discrimination against a group or to...
Sentence 1: General Huweirini , who has worked closely with the US , was wounded in the shooting on December 4 , US officials said . Sentence 2: Huweirini , who has worked closely with U.S. officials , was wounded in an attack Dec. 4 , the U.S. officials said . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: y...
Sentence 1: Similar bills passed the House twice but died in the Senate . Sentence 2: Two years ago , the House passed a similar version that floundered in the Senate . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Justice Anthony M. Kennedy also dissented from the dismissal . Sentence 2: Justices Anthony Kennedy , Sandra Day O 'Connor and Stephen Breyer dissented . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: She countersued for $ 125 million , saying Gruner & Jahr broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions . Sentence 2: She countersued for $ 125 million , saying G + J broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions and manipulated the magazine 's financia...
Sentence 1: With the government grant added in , the airline earned $ 246 million , or 30 cents a share . Sentence 2: That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-earlier quarter . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Other recall suits are pending in federal court . Sentence 2: There are three suits challenging the recall still pending in federal court . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Analysts have estimated the worth of the core properties at $ 10 billion- $ 15 billion . Sentence 2: Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $ 12 billion- $ 14 billion for VUE . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A prosecutor says Dorchester County parents were responsible for the death of their a 6-year-old autistic son , whose body was found in a pond near the family home . Sentence 2: St George A prosecutor says a Dorchester County couple was responsible for the death of their 6-year-old autistic son whose body w...
Sentence 1: The Commerce Commission would have been a significant hurdle for such a deal . Sentence 2: The New Zealand Commerce Commission had given Westpac no indication whether it would have approved its deal . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: At least 7000 computers were affected by Parson 's worm , Assistant US Attorney Paul Luehr said . Sentence 2: The FBI said at least 7000 computers were infected by Parson 's software . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: In Ventura County , the number of closings and advisories dropped by 73 percent , from 1,540 in 2001 to 416 last year . Sentence 2: The number of days when Texas beaches had swimming advisories dropped from 317 in 2001 to 182 last year . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: On Saturday , the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was temporarily closing its offices in Baghdad and Basra . Sentence 2: The International Committee of the Red Cross , fearful for the safety of its staff operating in Iraq , announced it was temporarily shutting its offices in Baghdad and Ba...
Sentence 1: It held elections in 1990 , but refused to recognize the results after Suu Kyi 's party won . Sentence 2: It held elections in 1990 , but refused to recognise the results when Miss Suu Kyi 's National League for Democracy won by a landslide . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The findings appear in next Friday 's Physical Review Letters . Sentence 2: The findings will be reported Friday in the journal Physical Review Letters . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: In Washington , the federal government remained closed for a second day . Sentence 2: The nation 's capital was quiet today , with the federal government shut down for the second day . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Aquila is short of cash , and Avon bondholders at one point feared it may default on interest payments . Sentence 2: Avon bondholders have no recourse to Midlands 's assets and at one point feared Aquila would default on interest payments . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Janice Kelly said her husband had received assurances from senior MoD officials that his name would not be made public . Sentence 2: She told the inquiry that her husband had received assurances from his line manager and senior ministry officials that when he came forward his name would not be made public ....
Sentence 1: The arrests came two days after Ken Livingstone , the London Mayor , claimed police and security services had foiled four terrorist attacks on the capital . Sentence 2: London Mayor Ken Livingstone announced over the weekend that police and security services had foiled four terrorist attacks on the capital ...
Sentence 1: In the evening , he asked for six pizzas and soda , which police delivered . Sentence 2: In the evening , he asked for six pepperoni pizzas and two six-packs of soft drinks , which officers delivered . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: For the full 12-month period , high-speed cable modem connections increased by 49 percent . Sentence 2: For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Even her request , decades later , to attend her father 's funeral on the island was denied . Sentence 2: Years later , Cuba refused permission for her to attend her father 's funeral . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Paul Durousseau , 30 , was charged with murder in five Jacksonville slayings between December and February , and is also suspected of a 1997 Georgia killing . Sentence 2: Paul Durousseau , 30 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five slayings between December and February , and also is suspected of a 1997 k...
Sentence 1: Advancers outnumbered decliners 1,821 to 1,199 on the New York Stock Exchange on volume of just over 480 million shares . Sentence 2: Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 4-to-3 ratio on the New York Stock Exchange . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Mississippi placed among the bottom 10 states in 13 of the 17 measures . Sentence 2: Mississippi is among the bottom five states on nine other measures . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Most other potential buyers are interested only in cherry-picking the most attractive assets . Sentence 2: Other potential suitors are not interested in acquiring only the music business . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: " Generally unwanted - and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent - spam is a nuisance and a distraction , " Gates writes , warming us up for the punchline . Sentence 2: Generally unwanted — and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent — spam is a nuisance and a distraction , " Gates writes . Ques...
Sentence 1: " We acted because we saw the evidence in a dramatic new light - through the prism of our experience on 9-11 . " Sentence 2: " We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of ... Sept . 11th . " Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 11.14 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.41 . " Sentence 2: The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 10.89 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.12 as of 12 : 01 p.m. in New York . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: In 2002 , spending on inpatient hospital care grew by 6.8 percent and the costs of outpatient hospital care rose by 14.6 percent , the study . Sentence 2: In 2002 , spending on inpatient hospital care grew by 6.8 percent and that on outpatient hospital care by 14.6 percent . Question: Do both sentences mean...
Sentence 1: This decision would " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts to develop a vitally important national broadband policy , " he said . Sentence 2: He added that the decision will " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts to develop a vitally important national broadband policy . " Question: Do bot...
Sentence 1: The truck was later found parked near the Tacoma Mall about three miles away . Sentence 2: The Sonoma was later found near the Tacoma Cemetery , south of the Tacoma Mall . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: No charges were announced , but the statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday . Sentence 2: An FBI statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday in federal court in Baltimore . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern . Sentence 2: The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was " not an international public health concern . " Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He was a close associate of Sept . 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed , " Bush said . Sentence 2: " He 's a known killer who was a close associate of Sept . 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed . Question: Do both sentences mean the same thing? Answer: no