Question:
S1: " 30 years waiting for you , " read one banner hoisted over the crowd , as many wept tears of happiness at finally seeing and hearing their idol .
S2: " 30 years waiting for you , " read one banner hoisted over the crowd , as many concert-goers wept tears of happiness .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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Answer:
yes

QUES: The Pentagon , saying that Boykin requested it , is investigating his remarks .

The Pentagon has begun an official investigation into Boykin 's remarks .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: no

[Q]: Trading in Loral was halted yesterday ; the shares closed on Monday at $ 3.01 .

The New York Stock Exchange suspended trading yesterday in Loral , which closed at $ 3.01 Friday .

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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .
Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights -- including seats on other airlines -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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- yes

Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .

Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .
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yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Mr. Parsons has been director of the Stennis Center , which specializes in rocket engine research and testing , since August .
Mr. Parsons has served as the director at the Stennis Space Center , which employs 4,600 people , since August .

OPTIONS:
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- yes
A:
no