[Q]: " But that does not clear them of the obligation to do everything possible to protect civilians , and that is not what we 're seeing . "

" But that does not clear them of the responsibility to do everything possible to minimize civilian harm . "

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[A]: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
In addition , juries in both state and federal cases have become increasingly reluctant to impose the death penalty .
Juries in state and federal cases alike have also grown reluctant to impose the death penalty .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing .

FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday .
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no

Q: Only 12 of the last 30 attempts to reach Mars have succeeded ( two are in transit ) .

Of about 30 attempts to reach Mars , only 12 missions have succeeded .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: no

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index was 49.4 percent last month , up from 45.4 in April .
The Institute for Supply Management 's manufacturing index rose to 49.4 in May from 45.4 in April , the biggest monthly gain since December .

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no

QUES: British police claim they have been taking statements from more than 30 of the women .

British military police have also been taking statements from 30 of the women who have made the allegations .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes