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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
In a statement distributed Friday , 28 Chechen non-governmental organizations said they would boycott the vote .
In a statement distributed today , 28 Chechen non-governmental organisations said they would boycott the vote and warned voters to expect fraud .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
In a statement , the company said both bids would allow Vivendi to " maintain a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "
It also added that both proposals would allow Vivendi Uni to maintain " a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges drew the speech to an early close .
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges cut his speech short .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Civil liberties groups protested and a US district judge ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional promotion of religion .
Civil liberties groups filed suit , and U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered the monument moved last October , calling it an unconstitutional promotion of religion by government .
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yes