Problem: Wwo sentences:
They fear the treatment would leave 12-year-old Parker Jensen sterile and stunt his growth .
The Jensens have said they fear the treatment would stunt Parker 's growth and leave him sterile .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The problem likely will mean corrective changes before the shuttle fleet starts flying again .
He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Last month , The Washington Post Co. introduced Express , a tabloid distributed largely along transit routes .
Last month The Washington Post also launched a free tabloid aimed at younger readers called the Express .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The comment period was to have expired on Monday .
A public comment period on the proposed new taxes will end on Monday .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes