Problem: Wwo sentences:
The Fed 's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .
Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

She countersued for $ 125 million , saying Gruner & Jahr broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions .

She countersued for $ 125 million , saying G + J broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions and manipulated the magazine 's financial figures .
OPTIONS:
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no

Q: But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal .

But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The weapon turned out to be a Halloween toy .
It turned out that the " weapon " was part of a Halloween costume .

OPTIONS:
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A:
yes

input question: The children were last seen July 4 at a fireworks display in Concord with their father , Manuel Gehring .
Authorities believe the children , who were last seen with their father at a fireworks display in Concord on July 4 , are dead .

OPTIONS:
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output answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
After all , China isn 't racing anyoneso there 's no great rush , " Clark said .
After all , China isn ' t racing anyone so there ' s no great rush , " Clark said .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer:
yes