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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
North American futures pointed to a sub-par start to trading on Tuesday , with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings .
North American stock markets got off to a slow start Tuesday , with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The value will total about $ 124 million , including convertible securities , according to Corel .
Including convertible securities , the total estimated value of the deal is $ 124 million , according to Corel .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
We believe them to be without merit , and will defend ourselves vigorously .
" We believe it is without merit and we will defend ourselves rigorously . "
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan 's population , Shiites 20 percent .
About 80 percent of Pakistan 's 140 million people are Sunnis .
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no