Question:
S1: Such a move has been widely predicted by industry observers and follows the recent announcement that Christopher Galvin , the company 's chairman and chief executive , would soon retire .
S2: Such a move has been widely predicted by industry observers and follows the departure of Christopher Galvin , the company 's chairman and chief executive .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Another brother , Ali Imron , was sentenced to life in prison after cooperating with investigators and showing remorse .
S2: Another brother , Ali Imron , received a life sentence after he cooperated with the authorities and expressed remorse .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 , " said a statement by Michael A. Cardozo , the city 's corporation counsel .
S2: He added that : " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Prosecutors said there is no question Waagner was behind the letters , which were sent at the same time of the anthrax attacks .
S2: Prosecutors said there is no question Waagner was behind the letters , which were sent at the same time that real anthrax attacks were killing people in 2001 .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes