Question:
S1: Associated Press Writers Michelle Morgante in San Diego and Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this article .
S2: Associated Press Writer Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this article .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

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S1: Only two other countries , Germany and the Dominican Republic , have publicly expressed reservations , and Germany has since said it will sign it .
S2: Only two other countries , the Dominican Republic and Germany , publicly expressed reservations about the treaty , and Germany has since said it will support the pact .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

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S1: Besides the fact that Americans want to be liked , she said , there is a " huge cost when world opinion is negative to the United States .
S2: Americans just want to be liked , she said , but there also is a " huge cost " when world opinion is negative toward the United States .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

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S1: Without admitting or denying the S.E.C. ' s allegations , Mr. Markovitz agreed to a permanent ban from associating with an investment adviser or mutual fund .
S2: He has agreed to a lifetime ban from association with an investment adviser or mutual fund .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no