Question:
S1: The report ranked 45 large companies based on employment , marketing , procurement , community reinvestment and charitable donations .
S2: Of those three , only Dillard 's responded to the survey that ranked 45 large companies on employment , marketing , procurement , community reinvestment and charitable donations .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July .
S2: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: In addition , juries in both state and federal cases have become increasingly reluctant to impose the death penalty .
S2: Juries in state and federal cases alike have also grown reluctant to impose the death penalty .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ''one of the most important Muslim nations .
S2: Before the meeting , Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes