Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Furthermore , Bremer estimated that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al-Islam have slipped back into the country since May 1 .
Furthermore , Mr Bremer said that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al Islam had slipped back into the country since May 1 .

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yes

input question: In Toronto , police said they arrested 38 people and reported 114 incidents , mostly for looting and other thefts .
Toronto police made 38 arrests linked to the blackout and reported 114 incidents , mostly for looting and other thefts , said Constable Mike Hayles .

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output answer: yes

[Q]: Also demonstrating box-office strength _ and getting seven Tony nominations _ was a potent revival of Eugene O 'Neill 's family drama , " Long Day 's Journey Into Night . "
Also demonstrating box-office strength -- and getting seven Tony nominations -- was a potent revival of Eugene ONeills family drama , Long Days Journey Into Night . "
(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: Graham , a presidential candidate , was criticized by several Republicans as ' ' politicizing ' ' the report .
S2: Graham , who co-chaired the inquiry , is a presidential candidate .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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Answer:
no

QUES: Today , we preserve essential tools to foster voice competition in the local market .

" We preserve essential tools to foster voice competition , " Copps said .

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

Question:
S1: The suspected militants ambushed the convoy Saturday near the town of Spinboldak , said U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge .
S2: The suspected militants ambushed the convoy near the town of Spinboldak , U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge said Sunday , a day after the attack .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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- yes
Answer:
yes