Problem: Wwo sentences:
" The investigation appears to be focused on certain accounting practices common to the interactive entertainment industry , with specific emphasis on revenue recognition , " Activision said in an SEC filing .
According to the company filings , the investigation " appears to be focused on certain accounting practices common to the interactive entertainment industry , with specific emphasis on revenue recognition . "
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Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

A council resolution is considered essential in giving Iraqi or U.S.-controlled entities in Baghdad the legal authority to export oil .

Without an adopted resolution , no Iraqi , U.S. or U.N. entity in Baghdad has the legal authority to export oil .
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yes

Q: Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is awaiting recommendations from his commanders .

Rumsfeld is awaiting recommendations from his commanders about troop needs in Iraq .

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A: no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" Our policies are well-known , and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy " on Iran , Powell said .
" Our policies are well known and I 'm not aware of any changes , " Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday .

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yes

input question: But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies , which they blame on overcrowding , poor vessel construction and lax enforcement of safety rules .
But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies , which they blame on overcrowding , rickety vessels and lax safety standards .

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output answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
For the week , the Russell 2000 , the barometer of smaller company stocks , advanced 11.92 , or 2.5 percent , closing at 497.42 .
The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , was up 1.02 , or 0.21 percent , at 496.83 .
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Answer:
yes