Here are two sentences:

British-born astronaut Michael Foale is about to fly into space to take up his post as commander of the International Space Station .

British-born astronaut Michael Foale is on his way to take command of the international space station .

yes

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At least 13 of the affected flights were scheduled out of Atlanta .

At least 13 flights out of Atlanta were listed as canceled .

no

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But the company said that its competitors simply were trying to hinder MCI 's emergence from bankruptcy .

But the company said over the weekend that its competitors were simply trying to throw up roadblocks to MCIs emergence from bankruptcy .
yes