Problem: Wwo sentences:
This was double the $ 818 million reported for the first three months of 2001 .
Berkshire Hathaway made profits of $ 1.7 billion in the first three months of this year alone , its best performance .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Her detention brings to 19 the number of the 55 most-wanted Iraqis now in US custody .
Her detention brings to 19 the number of the 55 who have been caught .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Roxio , which is based in Santa Clara , Calif . , would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system .
Roxio , would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels , and the Pressplay distribution system .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. also have filed applications seeking authority to provide service to Iraq .
Cargo carriers World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. have also applied for permission to fly to Baghdad , Mosley said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes