Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
SARS has also taken a toll on Taiwan 's economy , as it has on economies across the region , hammering consumer spending and leaving shops , restaurants and airports empty .
SARS has also taken a toll on Taiwan 's economy , hammering consumer spending , with shops , restaurants and airports empty while people stay at home .

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- yes
A:
yes

input question: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said yesterday that the men 's behavior " was a disgrace , and totally inappropriate for city employees . "
Mayor Bloomberg said the " behavior of the people in question was a disgrace and totally inappropriate for city employees . "

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output answer: yes

[Q]: The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points , or 0.96 percent , at 929.06 .
The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 10.89 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.12 as of 12 : 01 p.m. in New York .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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- yes

[A]: yes

Question:
S1: Government workers trapped in a burning downtown office tower frantically dialed 911 as they tried to make their way through smoke-filled staircases and hallways , officials said .
S2: Some people trapped in a burning high-rise building in Chicago 's Loop business district frantically dialed 911 for help in escaping the smoke-filled staircases and hallways , officials said .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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- yes
Answer:
yes

QUES: Mr Eddington described Monday 's talks with union leaders as " sensible " .

Mr Eddington is to meet union leaders today and tomorrow .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: no

Question:
S1: For Kathy Nicolo ( Jennifer Connelly ) , the house means stability and family .
S2: Kathy Nicolo ( Jennifer Connelly ) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no