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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
But Secretary of State Colin Powell brushed off this possibility Wednesday .
Secretary of State Colin Powell last week ruled out a non-aggression treaty .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
It would have been the first time in Texas history that the comptroller had not certified the budget .
Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
A Stage One alert is declared when ozone readings exceed 0.20 parts per million during a one-hour period .
A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Last month , The Washington Post Co. introduced Express , a tabloid distributed largely along transit routes .
Last month The Washington Post also launched a free tabloid aimed at younger readers called the Express .
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no