QUES: In Canada , the booming dollar will be in focus again as it tries to stay above the 75 cent ( U.S. ) mark .

In Canada , the surging dollar was in focus again as it struggled and just failed to stay above the 75 cent ( U.S. ) mark .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: An artist who painted a fake " CAUTION Low Flying Planes " sign on a building near ground zero said Tuesday that he did not mean to offend anyone .

An artist painted a sign reading ''CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: no

QUES: Graham said the surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign , but he is recovered .

Graham acknowledged that surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign , but he said he feels strong and has the go-ahead from his doctors .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes