Problem: Wwo sentences:
" The same three Response Team members also met with Monsignor Grass , who while manifestly repentant , admitted that the allegations were true .
" Monsignor Grass ... while manifestly repentant , admitted that the allegations were true , " the statement said .
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .
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yes

Q: The layoffs at Eddie Bauer headquarters were dispersed across the company and at all levels , spokeswoman Lisa Erickson said .

The eliminations at Eddie Bauer come at all divisions and levels of the company , said Eddie Bauer spokeswoman Lisa Erickson .

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A: yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Both devices use version 5.2 of the Palm operating system and feature a new design , which resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels around 180 degrees .
Both devices use Palm OS 5.2 and feature a completely new form factor that resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels 180 degrees .

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yes

input question: Sarah Weddington , the abortion advocate and attorney who originally represented McCorvey , could not be reached for comment .
Sarah Weddington , the abortion advocate and lawyer who originally represented McCorvey , did not immediately return a call seeking comment .

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output answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
But a state judge has ruled that the so-called " double jeopardy " protections do not apply in the case .
A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don 't apply in the case .
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yes