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S1: Former Secretary of State Bill Jones has also expressed interest in the race but has not yet announced plans .
S2: Former Secretary of State Bill Jones , another potential major candidate , had not divulged his plans Tuesday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

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S1: The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign , of which Mr O Muireagain was a member , welcomed his release .
S2: The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign , of which he was a member , said he was researching a schools exchange project .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

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S1: A tradition of Labor Day racing was established long ago in the Inland Empire .
S2: There is a tradition of Labor Day racing in the Inland Valley .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

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S1: Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .
S2: Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the thefts of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes