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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Economists said that raised the odds of a rate cut at the Fed 's next meeting on June 24-25 .
Economists said those concerns raised the odds that the Fed might reduce rates at its next meeting on June 24-25 .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The board 's final report , expected in late August , will stop short of assigning individual blame for the Columbia accident that killed seven astronauts , Gehman said .
The board 's final report , which is expected in late August , will stop short of assigning individual blame for the accident .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Analysts had expected 53 cents a share , according to research firm Thomson First Call .
Home Depot is expected to report earnings per share of 46 cents for the third quarter , according to Thomson First Call .

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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Authorities in Alabama said the passage of time , and the transfer or retirement of some investigators , has not hurt their case .
Meantime , federal authorities in Alabama said the passage of time has not hurt their case against Rudolph .

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no