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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Supporters say a city casino will attract tourists and conventioneers who will gamble and spend money in restaurants and stores .
Supporters say those people will gamble and have enough money left over to spend in restaurants and stores .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The number of passengers aboard was not known and may never be , since ferry operators rarely keep full passenger lists .
The exact number of passengers on the ferry was not known and may never be determined because ferry operators typically do not keep accurate passenger manifests .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
CELF said IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the forum .
IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the CELF , according to various members of CELF .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
A female attendant , 25 , was slashed across the face as the attacker closed on the cockpit .
A female colleague , 25 , was slashed across the face as the man continued to try to reach the front of the plane .
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yes