Question:
S1: The Dow Jones industrials briefly surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time since December . "
S2: The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark for the first time since December .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Of the 23.5 million high-speed lines , 16.3 million provided advanced services , which the FCC defines as speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .
S2: A total of 16.3 million lines provided advanced services , those services at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Taiwan reported 18 additional cases giving it a total of 149 cases and 13 deaths .
S2: On Thursday , Taiwan reported 131 suspected cases of the disease -- up 11 cases from a day earlier .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Gold 's rise pulled other precious metals higher , shunting silver to $ 4.81 / 83 an ounce from $ 4.77 / 79 last quoted in New York .
S2: Gold 's bounce pulled other precious metals higher , sending silver to $ 4.83 / 85 an ounce from $ 4.80 / 82 last quoted in New York .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no