Here are two sentences:

The epidemic began in November in the mainland 's Guangdong province , but the People 's Republic of China refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months .

The PRC epidemic began in Guandong province in November , but the Communist Party government refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months .
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yes

Q: He told The Sun newspaper that Mr. Hussein 's daughters had British schools and hospitals in mind when they decided to ask for asylum .

" Saddam 's daughters had British schools and hospitals in mind when they decided to ask for asylum -- especially the schools , " he told The Sun .

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

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Based on experience elsewhere , it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , he added .
U.S. military officials have said it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , based on experiences elsewhere in the world .

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yes

input question: His decision means that the case against Gary Lee Sampson , including the capital charges against him , will be tried in September .
That means the case against Gary Lee Sampson , including the capital charges , will now to trial in September .

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output answer: yes

[Q]: Also at increased risk are those whose immune systems suppressed by medications or by diseases such as cancer , diabetes and AIDS .
Also at increased risk are those with suppressed immune systems due to illness or medicines .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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[A]: yes

Q: He proposed a system under which it would take fewer and fewer votes to overcome a filibuster .

Frist proposed a process in which it would take gradually fewer votes to overcome filibusters preventing final votes on judicial confirmations .

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