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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The Fed 's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .
Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
In Ventura County , the number of closings and advisories dropped by 73 percent , from 1,540 in 2001 to 416 last year .
The number of days when Texas beaches had swimming advisories dropped from 317 in 2001 to 182 last year .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Moore of Alabama says he will appeal his case to the nation 's highest court .
Moore has said he plans to appeal the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Subsequently , some bondholders have filed suit to block the exchange offer .
Bondholders of Mirant Americas Generation subsequently filed suit against Mirant seeking to block the exchange offer .
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yes