[Q]: British ministers have been asked to explain why they gave undue prominence to the claim that Saddam Hussein could deploy chemical or biological weapons " within 45 minutes " .

Ahead of the war , Blair cited British intelligence information that Saddam Hussein could deploy deadly chemical and biological weapons within 45 minutes .

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[A]: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gave up 3.88 points , or 0.24 percent , to 1,644.76 .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > added 0.99 points , or 0.1 percent , at 995.69 .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

When a mechanic found 33 pounds of marijuana in a secret compartment , Rodriguez agreed they should notify police , who then arrested him .

After a mechanic found 33 pounds of marijuana in a secret compartment , Rodriguez , who was at the auto shop , agreed they should notify police .
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no

Q: The most recent was in 1998 , when Dr Barnett Slepian was killed in his home in Amherst , New York .

The most recent killing was in 1998 , when Dr. Barnett Slepian was shot and killed in his home in Amherst , N.Y.

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The downtime , to take place in May and June , is expected to cut production by 60 million to 70 million board feet .
The downtime is expected to take 60 million to 70 million board feet out of the companys system .

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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