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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
A discouraging outlook from General Electric Co. sent its share down 81 cents ( U.S. ) or 2.7 per cent to $ 29.32 .
A discouraging outlook from GE sent the company 's shares down 81 cents ( U.S. ) or 2.7 per cent to $ 29.32 .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Jewish and Muslim leaders expressed horror at the proposals , which have not been approved .
Jewish and Muslim leaders objected to the proposals , which were never approved .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing recall several recall cases , one of which a Los Angeles court dismissed on Friday .
Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing cases on the recall , but the prospects are uncertain .

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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other top Pentagon officials downplayed Wallace 's comments .
The Defence Secretary , Donald Rumsfeld , and other top Pentagon officials played down his comments .

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yes