Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Jordan Green , the prelate 's private lawyer , said he had no comment .
O 'Brien 's attorney , Jordan Green , declined to comment .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Responding , Edward Skyler , a spokesman for the mayor , said later : " The comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts .
Jordan Barowitz , a spokesman for Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg said : " The Comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts . "
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
He left the ship after the collision , went to his home , and attempted suicide .
Captain Smith left the ferry terminal after the crash , went to his home and attempted suicide .
A:
yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi must be counting his lucky stars .
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has all but popped the champagne bottle .
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yes