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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Revenue rose to $ 616.5 million from $ 610.6 million a year earlier .
Revenue was up a tad , from $ 610.6 million to $ 616.5 million .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
In 2001 , the number of death row inmates nationally fell for the first time in a generation .
In 2001 , the number of people on death row dropped for the first time in a decade .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Analysts say Davis , who faces a historic recall election in October , could get a boost in the polls with a budget plan in place .
Analysts say Davis , a Democrat , could get a boost in the polls if the 29-day-old budget crisis is resolved without further delay .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Qanbar said the council members would possibly elect a chairman later Sunday .
US authorities have said the council would include 20 to 25 members .
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no