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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante and Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock are in different political worlds .
Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante was first choice of 25 percent , followed by state Sen. Tom McClintock with 18 percent .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
There had been fears that the 35 year-old wouldn 't be able to conceive after suffering two ectopic pregnancies and cancer of the uterus .
There were fears that Heather would never have children after suffering two ectopic pregnancies and cancer of the uterus .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
But Cruz resembled a police sketch of the suspect and had injuries consistent with what police expected from the struggle he had with the girl 's mother , Lansdowne said .
Cruz looked like a police sketch of the suspect and had injuries consistent with what police expected from the struggle he had with Jennette 's mother , Chief William Lansdowne said .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Sirius carries National Public Radio , although it doesn 't include popular shows such as " All Things Considered " and " Morning Edition . "
Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio , a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn 't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition .
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no