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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today .
" The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" Third . . . we are not allowed to kill women , except those who join the war [ against Islam ] . "
In jihad , we are not allowed to kill women , except those who join the war ( against Islam ) . "

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Gordon stressed that his bill " is a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral Gehman 's handling of the Columbia investigation . "
But Gordon emphasized that the legislation he introduced last week is " a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral ( Harold ) Gehman 's handling of the Columbia investigation . "

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Except for a few archaic characteristics , they are as recognizable as Hamlet 's poor Yorick .
Except for a few archaic characteristics , the skulls are readily recognizable .

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yes