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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The two rugged counties got 2 to 3 inches of rain between midnight and noon .
The weather service estimated that between two and three inches of rain hit Kanawha and Nicholas counties between midnight and noon Monday .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
GREAT train robber Ronnie Biggs was fighting for life last night after a massive heart attack .
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs was back in jail tonight after being treated in hospital for pneumonia .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
As part of the changes , Microsoft will also tie stock awards for its top 600 or so executives to the growth and " satisfaction " in its customer base .
Microsoft also said it will tie stock awards for 600 or so executives to the growth and " satisfaction " in its customer base .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
At least 7000 computers were affected by Parson 's worm , Assistant US Attorney Paul Luehr said .
The FBI said at least 7000 computers were infected by Parson 's software .
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yes