[Q]: " We are starting the epidemic with more cases and more areas affected than last year .

" It indicates we are starting the epidemic with more cases than last year , " Gerberding said .

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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The judge 's decision ended an 18-month process that included a frenzy of last-minute negotiations between bidders and creditors during a standing-room only purchasing hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court .
Jones ' decision Friday ended an 18-month process that included a frenzy of last-minute negotiations between bidders and creditors .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

Pines said he would convene the relevant party bodies within 10 days to discuss whether new elections would be held or whether a temporary leader would be appointed .

Mitzna and party secretary Ophir Pines agreed to convene party organizations within 10 days to discuss whether new primaries would be held or a temporary leader appointed .
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no

Q: Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack were in court to witness the proceedings , but few Balinese attended the trial .

Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court , but few Balinese attended the trial .

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

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" I ' m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said .
Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .

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no

QUES: The Nasdaq fell about 1.3 % for the month , snapping a seven-month winning streak .

The Nasdaq is down roughly 0.4 percent for the month , on track to snap a 7-month streak of gains .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes