Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
India blamed that and other attacks on Pakistan-based militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir , its only Muslim-majority state .
India has also in the past blamed Pakistan-based militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir , its only Muslim-majority state , for bombs and other attacks .

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yes

input question: A monthlong grace period in New York City ended May 1 , and now bars and restaurants that allow people to puff can face hefty fines .
In New York City , bars and restaurants that allow people to smoke can face hefty fines .

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output answer: no

[Q]: Earlier , they had defied a police order and cried " Allahu Akbar " ( God is Greatest ) as Bashir walked to his seat in the tightly guarded courtroom .
Earlier , Bashir 's supporters had defied a police order and cried " Allahu Akbar ( God is Greatest ) " as he walked to his seat .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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[A]: yes

Question:
S1: Florida 's Third District Court of Appeal saidon Wednesdaythe original proceedings were " irretrievably tainted " by misconduct by lawyers representing the class .
S2: Florida ' s Third District Court of Appeal said on Wednesday the original proceedings were " irretrievably tainted " by misconduct by attorneys for the class .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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Answer:
yes

QUES: There will be no vote on the issue but those opposed to Robinson 's appointment are thought to outnumber those who accept it by around 20 to 17 .

There will be no vote on the issue but those opposed to Robinson 's appointment are thought to be in the majority .

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

Question:
S1: Variable annuity sales were $ 4.2 billion , 82 percent higher than a year ago .
S2: Variable annuity sales surged 82 percent to $ 4.2 billion .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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- yes
Answer:
no