Problem: Wwo sentences:
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , to 1,666.58 , based on the latest data , and marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , at 1,666.58 , marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Meat giant Smithfield Foods Inc. has won a bidding war to buy a bankrupt Midwestern pork producer .
Pork processing giant Smithfield Foods Inc. said Monday that it won the bidding in an auction for bankrupt Farmland Industries Inc . ' s pork business .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

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If Walker appeals Parrish 's ruling , it would stop the extradition process and could take several months , Rork said .
The appeal would stop the extradition process and could take several months , Rork said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

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British police arrested 21 people early Tuesday in connection with the suspected ritual murder of an African boy whose torso was found in the Thames River .
Police have arrested 21 people in connection with the murder of a young Nigerian child whose headless and limbless torso was found floating in the river Thames .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes