Question:
S1: " Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after Tuesday 's meeting .
S2: " Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Mr Sharon said .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: RJR spends an estimated $ 30 million annually on NASCAR .
S2: NASCAR will get an estimated $ 75 million a year in cash and promotional concessions .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Earlier on Monday , Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was " a victim of fraudulent action " .
S2: Grant Thornton claims that it too was the " victim " of a fraud .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In 1999 , NIST found , the Port Authority issued guidelines to upgrade the fireproofing to a thickness of 1 1 / 2 inches .
S2: The NIST discovered that in 1999 the Port Authority issued guidelines to upgrade the fireproofing to a thickness of 1 1 / 2 inches .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes