Here are two sentences:

Gerry Kiely , a EU agriculture representative in Washington , said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform .

The EU 's agriculture representative in Washington said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is wrapping up talks on agricultural reform .
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yes

Q: July 18 : Hurlbert files a single count of felony sexual assault against Bryant .

Bryant , 24 , has been charged with felony sexual assault .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: no

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ''one of the most important Muslim nations .
Before the meeting , Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state .

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yes

input question: Muslim immigrants have used the networks - which rely on wire transfers , couriers and overnight mail - to send cash to their families overseas .
Muslim immigrants have used the networks _ which rely on wire transfers , couriers and overnight mail _ to send stashes of cash overseas to their families .

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output answer: yes

[Q]: Obviously , I 've made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous and all those things , because that 's the way I always was .
" Obviously , I have made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous because that 's the way I was . "
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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[A]: yes

Q: Chances were , he said more than a week ago , he would see people who year after year pick the same place to sit .

Chances are , he will see people who year after year pick the same place to sit .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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yes