QUES: Stocks had surged on Tuesday as economic reports pointed to a thriving housing market and an uptick in consumer confidence .

Wall Street enjoyed a hefty rally on Tuesday as economic reports pointed to a thriving housing market and an uptick in consumer confidence .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: And if estimates hold , it will mark the first time in history that five films grossed more than $ 20 million each in one weekend .

It is also the first time in history that five films grossed more than $ 20 million each in one weekend .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: United said the new airline will expand next year to 40 Airbus A320 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

United said it the new airline use 40 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes