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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The two Democrats on the five-member FCC held a press conference to sway opinion against Powell and the two other Republicans on the panel .
The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous , " said the Oscar-winning film director .
He said : " They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Grass ' plea will leave Rite Aid 's former vice chairman and chief counsel , Franklin C. Brown , to stand trial alone in federal court starting Monday .
If accepted by the judge , Grass ' plea will leave Rite Aid 's former vice chairman and chief counsel , Franklin C. Brown , to stand trial alone next month .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
A council resolution is considered essential in giving Iraqi or U.S.-controlled entities in Baghdad the legal authority to export oil .
Without an adopted resolution , no Iraqi , U.S. or U.N. entity in Baghdad has the legal authority to export oil .
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yes