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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Mayor Mike Bloomberg weighs in former football star William ' The Refrigerator ' Perry for the 88th annual Nathan 's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest .
Ex-Bears star William ' the Refrigerator ' Perry competes in the Nathan 's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Friday .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Although Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers said they had no evidence that other brands were safer .
Athough Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers say they have no evidence that other brands are safer .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon and said he expected to issue his findings next week .
After a day of testimony , Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Calvin Hollins Jr . ' s attorney , Thomas Royce , has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2 .
The lawyer for Hollins Jr . , Thomas Royce , has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2 .
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yes