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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows .
The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work .
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no

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .
Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
A Trillian representative did not return an e-mail requesting comment .
The representative did not return calls seeking additional comment .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black 's identity .
Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black 's identity .
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yes