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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The GPO previously closed bookstores in San Francisco , Boston , Philadelphia , Chicago , Birmingham , Cleveland , and Columbus .
Since 2001 , the agency has closed bookstores in San Francisco , Boston , Philadelphia , Chicago , Birmingham , Ala . , Cleveland , Columbus , Ohio , and Washington .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
It was the third time in four years that wildfires forced the park to close .
For the third time in four years wildfires closed Mesa Verde National Park , the country ' s only park dedicated to ancient ruins .

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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" We 've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress , probably later than we should have .
" We have put a lot of energy into patching , later than we should have , " he said .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
A council resolution is considered essential in giving Iraqi or U.S.-controlled entities in Baghdad the legal authority to export oil .
Without an adopted resolution , no Iraqi , U.S. or U.N. entity in Baghdad has the legal authority to export oil .

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yes