Problem: Wwo sentences:
He had also said an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank , which meets Thursday , would be welcome .
He had also said on the eve of Monday 's talks that an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank , which meets on Thursday , would be welcome .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
October heating oil futures settled .85 cent lower at 69.89 cents a gallon .
October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Instead , bond bulls focus on the fact the Fed has done nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press .
Still , bond bulls can take comfort in the fact the Fed has done nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" His progress is steady , he 's stable , he 's comfortable , " Jack said Tuesday afternoon .
" His progress is steady , he is stable , " said Dr Jack .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
no