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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Except for a few archaic characteristics , they are as recognizable as Hamlet 's poor Yorick .
Except for a few archaic characteristics , the skulls are readily recognizable .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Moore was expected to be discharged from the hospital Thursday or Friday , according to Jackie Green , a spokeswoman for the show 's press agent .
The English star was expected to be discharged from the hospital soon , said Jackie Green , a spokeswoman for the show 's press agent .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Once identified , remains of terrorists are immediately removed from the so-called memorial park , a temporary refrigerated storage facility on Manhattan .
Once identified , terrorist remains are immediately removed from the so-called memorial park , a temporary refrigerated storage facility on Manhattan where the unidentified remains are stored .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Earlier Friday , Taiwan reported 55 new cases but no new deaths .
Yesterday , Taiwan reported 65 new cases , its biggest one-day increase yet .
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no