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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The number of people in the UK infected by HIV , the virus that causes Aids , increased by almost 20 per cent last year to nearly 50,000 .
The global epidemic of HIV , the virus that causes Aids , is tightening its grip on Britain with a record number of new cases diagnosed last year .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The United States wants the measure passed by June 3 , when the oil-for-food program needs to be renewed .
The Bush administration wants the measure approved by June 3 , when the existing oil-for-food program is up for renewal .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
In Toronto , police said they arrested 38 people and reported 114 incidents , mostly for looting and other thefts .
Toronto police made 38 arrests linked to the blackout and reported 114 incidents , mostly for looting and other thefts , said Constable Mike Hayles .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Oracle 's offer " undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of stockholders , " PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway said .
" Oracle 's offer undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of PeopleSoft stockholders , " said PeopleSoft President and CEO Craig Conway , in the statement .
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yes