Problem: Wwo sentences:
More than 100 officers launched the raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine import and money laundering ring .
More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Passengers would be given a refund and voucher for another trip , she said .
Passengers on that cruise are to be given a refund and voucher for another trip .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Under the NBC proposal , Vivendi would merge its U.S. film and TV business with NBC 's broadcast network , Spanish-language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo .
Under a deal with General Electric 's NBC , Vivendi 's film and TV business would merge with NBC 's broadcast network , Spanish- language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Telemarketers argue that there is no logical link between the registry 's limited scope and advancing that interest .
Lawyers for the telemarketers said there was no logical connection between the registry 's limited scope and advancing that interest .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes