Question:
S1: He also had management jobs at three space centers before being named director of Stennis .
S2: Parsons held engineering management positions at three space centers before being named director of the Stennis center last August .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The United States and Britain are seeking backing at the United Nations for their agenda to hand over power to Iraqis .
S2: At the United Nations , the United States and Britain are seeking backing for their agenda to hand over power to Iraqis .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In a statement , the company said both bids would allow Vivendi to " maintain a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "
S2: It also added that both proposals would allow Vivendi Uni to maintain " a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy , which has longer runways than Newark Airport .
S2: " Realizing this , the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy , which has longer runways . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes