Sentence 1: and uh and i don't think that's the American way myself it uh it kind of rings of you know socialism and

Sentence 2: That sounds more like socialism than the American Way to me.
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Answer: yes

Sentence 1: However, the committee did not formally approve use of these estimates because of concerns about the peer-reviewed status of the study.

Sentence 2: The committee didn't approve using the estimates.
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Answer: yes

Sentence 1: Those who think culture drives politics (e.g.

Sentence 2: There are people who think politics exists in a vacuum.
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Answer:
no