Question:
S1: The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly weaker than consensus forecasts .
S2: The greenback rose steeply against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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Answer:
yes


QUES: Both NASA and Russian space officials said it posed no danger to the crew .

American and Russian space officials stressed there is no immediate danger to the crew or the operation of the orbiting outpost .

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


[Q]: Utah 's median household income also took a hit , falling 1.8 percent , from $ 48,875 to $ 47,978 .

Georgia 's median household income dropped about 0.9 percent to $ 43,096 -- a $ 408 dip .

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[A]: no


Problem: Wwo sentences:
The euro soared to US $ 1.1914 in Asian trading , before slipping back slightly to US $ 1.1895 as trading opened in Europe .
The euro soared to $ 1.1914 in Asian trading , before slipping back to $ 1.1884 in late European trading , up from $ 1.1857 late Monday .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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- yes

Answer: no


Here are two sentences:

The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 16.95 , or 1.1 percent , to 1507.76 , its first slide in five days .

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 .
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no


Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
O 'Brien 's attorney , Jordan Green , declined to comment .
Jordan Green , O 'Brien 's private attorney , said he had no comment .

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A:

yes