Problem: Wwo sentences:
Testing of the swimsuit at a state police lab and at a private lab in Virginia had not yet been able determine whether it belonged to Bish , Conte said .
Testing at a Massachusetts State Police lab and a private Virginia lab has not been able to determine whether the swimsuit belonged to Bish , Conte said yesterday .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The WHIMS study found that combination hormone therapy doubled the risk for probable dementia in women 65 and older and did not prevent mild cognitive impairment .
One study found that combination therapy doubled the risk of probable dementia and did not prevent less-severe mental decline .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment .
" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight , " Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The March downturn was the only break in what has been broad growth in services for the past 15 months .
A downturn in services activity in March was the only break in what has been broad growth in services for the past 15 months .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes