Question:
S1: " The difference is just something called the tuner , which is a very small piece of equipment . "
S2: The only difference is a tuner , a small piece of electronics . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey .
S2: The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence , which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003 , improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying .
S2: U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The stock lost about 75 percent of its value after that bombshell and remains 40 percent below pre-disclosure levels .
S2: The stock lost some three quarters of its value after the initial February 24 bombshell disclosure .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no