Problem: Wwo sentences:
The Nasdaq composite index dropped 33.90 , or 2.1 percent , to 1,610.82 , having risen 1.1 percent last week .
The Nasdaq composite index rose 16.74 , or 1 percent , to 1,650.75 .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

A number of conflicting standards and media formats exist today making the digital home complex to set-up and manage .

However , the group points to a number of conflicting standards and media formats .
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no

Q: A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney 's Office in Atlanta also refused to comment .

Coca-Cola announced Friday morning that the U.S. Attorney 's office in Atlanta has started an inquiry .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: no

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
After consulting with experts , he said he was advised a delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family .
Experts say the delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family , Thibault said .

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A:
yes

input question: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 .
The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 13.68 points , or 1.42 percent , at 977.27 .

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output answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
As envisioned by Breaux , the government would help pay for the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs .
Breaux outlined a plan Tuesday that would give seniors help with the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer:
yes