Question:
S1: The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most--performers who have a hard time lining up work .
S2: Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index edged up 1.01 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,012.67 .
S2: But the technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.91 points , or 0.35 percent , at 1,674.35 .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Cullen is replacing former chief privacy officer Richard Purcell , who left earlier this year .
S2: The job had been vacant since Richard Purcell left earlier this year .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: " The committee will define the role of the interim chairman and recommend an individual to fill that role , " said lead director H. Carl McCall in a statement .
S2: " The committee will define the role of the interim chairman and recommend an individual to fill that role , " said Carl McCall , the lead director of the NYSE board .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes