Question:
S1: Under the proposal , Slocan shareholders will get 1.3147 Canfor shares for each common share .
S2: Under a proposed plan of arrangement , Slocan shareholders will receive 1.3147 Canfor shares for every Slocan share they own .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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yes

QUES: The outbreak was especially intense in Colorado , where within the past month more than 6,300 people have been infected and at least six have died .

The outbreak was particularly intense in Colorado , where more than 6,300 people have been infected and at least six have died in the past month .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

[Q]: Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . AA.N to report earnings after the close .

Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close .

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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
It is important for a process to be put into place , he said , that would permit a smooth transition from war to peace .
He added : " Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to peace .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide has told Reuters .

Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide told Reuters on Friday .
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yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs , said the vaccine poses little danger .
" We stand behind this program , " said Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of defense for health affairs .

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A:
no