Problem: Wwo sentences:
The number of extremely obese American adults - those who are at least 100 pounds overweight - has quadrupled since the 1980s to about 4 million .
The number of Americans considered extremely obese , or at least 100 pounds overweight , has quadrupled since the 1980s to a startling 4 million , the research shows .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Predictions ranged from 16 cents a share to 27 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .
Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The woman , Mary Kathryn Miller , 55 , was arrested by the state police on Nov. 20 and charged with first-degree larceny .
Mary Kathryn Miller , 55 , of 27 Devon Road , Darien , was arrested Nov. 20 by state police and charged with first-degree larceny .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes