[Q]: While it was being called mandatory , Dupont said authorities were not forcing people from their homes .

It was called mandatory , but Dupont said authorities did not force people to leave .

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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004 .
Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004 , making that year 's shortfall worse .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

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

Q: Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , has moved closer to the United States , and did not insist on a timetable Monday .

Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , in recent weeks has moved closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable .

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

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
According to the affidavit , Al-Amoudi made at least 10 trips to Libya using two American and one Yemeni passport .
The affidavit said Mr. al-Amoudi made at least 10 trips to Libya using one Yemeni and two U.S. passports .

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yes

QUES: Lloyds TSB confirmed on Tuesday it was " considering its options " over the sale of its National Bank of New Zealand subsidiary .

Lloyds TSB yesterday confirmed that it had received bids for its National Bank of New Zealand operation .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes