Question: Sentence 1: Drop him from the Republican ticket.
Sentence 2: The cow dropped her calf this morning.
Does drop mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: different meanings

Question: Sentence 1: They are up to date.
Sentence 2: We haven't heard from them to date.
Does date mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: Rest assured.
Sentence 2: The blame seems to rest with your father.
Does rest mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer:
the same meaning